One Engineering Program – Instrument and Control Engineer - Houston, TX

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Engineering Group

Job Description:

One Engineering Program – Instrument and Control Engineer - Houston, TX

About bp

As a leading global energy company with a presence in 61 countries, bp’s purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. We are one of only a few companies that can deliver energy – at scale – to countries and millions of customers every day. With more than 100 years of experience, we bring together technology, innovation and deep expertise that keeps communities moving – and we’re still evolving.

About early careers

Your talent. Your skills. Your big ideas (and even bigger dreams). We know you have a lot to give. So, we’ll make sure you get a lot in return. From next-level experiences to global impact. From inspiring teammates to exceptional support – we offer graduate and internship roles across multiple areas.

About One Engineering Programme

As a graduate engineer, you won’t just learn the ropes – you’ll help build what’s next.

Why work in engineering at bp?

• Work on complex engineering projects with global impact.

• Build solutions today that help power tomorrow’s world.

• Learn from experts who push you to be your best.

• Achieve professional accreditation.

As an engineering graduate, you’ll complete two or three rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area while also supporting you to build technical depth. You’ll make an impact across our business as you learn how to safely extract, process and transport resources the world relies on. You’ll also enjoy being part of a global network of people who share your passion for problem solving and invention.

Join us and you’ll get the support of a structured technical pathway and our training programme, helping you grow both professionally and personally. In return, you'll bring your ideas, curiosity and ambition to real business challenges. Along the way, you'll be part of a supportive bp early careers community that will help you grow, succeed and make a meaningful impact from day one.

About the role

The Instrument and Control Engineer position will ensure pragmatic solutions are implemented for management of risk, production efficiency, plant reliability, defect elimination and engineering standardization, related to instrumented protective systems, process control systems and telecommunications systems, in support of safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

Benefits

One-time sign on bonus

Annual cash bonus

Retirement benefits (401K and Pension)

Relocation and moving assistance.

Health and welfare benefits

Competitive pay

You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.

Minimum Requirements

Working toward bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical or chemical engineering or closely related discipline

Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or higher

Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions (bp will not support U.S. Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment)

Must be in final year, graduating from December 2026 through May 2027 or graduated in the last 3 years.

Must be available to start on agreed upon global program start dates (January 19, 2027 or June 21, 2027).

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Travel Requirement:

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Asset Life Cycle Management, Automation system digital security, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Competency Management, Creativity and Innovation, Digital Fluency, Earthing and grounding systems, Electrical operational safety, Factory acceptance testing, Financial Management, Fire and gas philosophy, Functional Safety, Hazard Identification, Hazard identification and protection layer definition, Instrument and protective systems, Management of Change, Network Technologies, Project Commissioning, Project Management, Safe and reliable operations, Safety critical equipment {+ 2 more}

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.