Entity:
Production & Operations
Job Family Group:
Engineering Group
Job Description:
Production & Operations (P&O)
Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.
Role Synopsis:
As a Principal Engineer Static Engineer within bp Solutions Engineering, you will be at the forefront of delivering technical leadership and expertise for our most complex and high impact engineering projects worldwide. You will work with both capital projects and operating businesses. Your primary focus will be on advancing technical excellence in pressure systems, developing and maintaining robust engineering standards, and ensuring best practice is embedded across all levels of mechanical engineering.
You will work closely with the Chief Engineer to champion the health of the mechanical engineering discipline—shaping professional development opportunities, mentoring engineers at every stage of their careers, and strengthening bp's external technical reputation. Your influence will extend beyond project delivery, helping to set the strategic direction for mechanical engineering within bp and ensuring our work supports the company's commitment to safe, sustainable, and innovative energy solutions.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of engineering at bp, collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver results that make a real difference.
Key Accountabilities:
* Provide authoritative technical leadership and direction on complex engineering projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance in pressure systems.
* Develop, implement, and continuously improve engineering standards, technical requirements, and best practices for mechanical engineering across bp.
* Shape and deliver professional development initiatives for mechanical engineers at all levels, supporting the Chief Engineer in building a robust and future-ready discipline.
* Mentor, coach, and inspire engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions that advance bp's business, safety, and sustainability goals.
* Represent bp Engineering in technical forums, industry groups, and with external partners, strengthening bp's reputation as a leader in engineering.
* Champion the adoption of digital tools, data-driven approaches, and modern engineering methodologies to drive efficiency and innovation across the organization.
Essential Education, Experience and Job Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Chartered Engineer status at Fellowship level or equivalent professional accreditation is highly desirable.
Substantial experience in mechanical engineering within the energy, oil & gas sector, with a strong emphasis on pressure systems and complex risk management and project delivery.
Master level skills in fitness-for-service and design compliance for pressure vessels and piping, addressing brittle fracture, ductile failure, fatigue, vibration, and flanged joint integrity to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering innovative solutions in challenging environments.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and drive alignment across diverse groups.
A track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Deep commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards, with a proactive approach to risk management and compliance.
Strong digital literacy and openness to adopting new technologies.
Why join our team?
We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits
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Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
and flanges, and flanges, Asking for Feedback, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Creating a high performing team, Defect Elimination, Delegation, Design philosophy of flare and blowdown systems, Empowering Others, Equipment criticality assessment, Equipment maintenance and inspection strategies, Equipment preservation and protection, fittings, Flanged joint, Giving Feedback, Goal Setting, Heat Exchangers, hoses and tubing, Inclusive Leadership, Influencing, Managing Performance, Mechanical design philosophies {+ 12 more}
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.