Trading & Shipping – Intern Program
*Please note – to apply for a role within our Intern Program you must visit www.bp.com/uscampus, utilize our Candidate Matching Tool, and apply to a matched role (only one role application per candidate).
Thinking about your future? So are we. We’re working hard to deliver a better and more balanced energy system and become a net zero company by 2050 – and to help the world get there, too. But we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re analyzing data that shapes multi-billion-pound trades or learning how the world’s energy markets work, at bp we’ll give you the support to truly leave your mark. So, what do you say?
Take the next step in your career and join our intern program in trading & shipping in 2025!
We have intern roles focusing on the following Trading & Shipping paths:
- Analytics
- Commercial
- Trading
- Operations
Our Trading & Shipping internships are based in Houston, TX and Chicago, IL.
Successful interns will be considered for a full-time role within our Trading & Shipping Development Program. Through this program, Early careers follow a track in either trading, analytical, commercial or operations. They participate in a structured three-year program to accelerate foundational technical experience and apply these in the business world. The program supports the transition of graduates from university to discipline professional and provides a framework of ‘non-technical’ skills to support personal effectiveness.
About bp’s intern program
At bp, we love our interns! In addition to developing your technical capabilities within your given discipline, we ensure you enjoy your time with us and have a fun summer. Some of the wonderful things you’ll experience as a bp intern are:
- 12-week internship
- Competitive pay
- Retirement savings opportunities
- bp provided corporate housing with furnished apartments
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
- Social events, lunch & learns and community service opportunities
- “Chat with a Leader” sessions
- Projects centered on meaningful work and true business impacts
These are our requirements:
- Working toward bachelor’s degree
- Graduating between December 2025 and May 2027
- Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
- Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions