Area Team I&E Project Engineer

Marathon Petroleum; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Galveston Bay Refinery is seeking an Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Engineer to join the Area I&E Engineering Team. The Project Engineer II/III will provide project management and I&E services to support refinery operations, with responsibilities across small capital and expense projects and multiple concurrent initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 2+ years of industry experience, and will involve safety compliance, coordination with various teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical preferred).
• Two years or more of industry experience required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Applies project management across development, justification, design, construction and startup.
• Manages multiple projects safely, within budget and schedule.
• Ensures MOC/PSI compliance and coordinates with external/internal teams.
• Develops scope, estimates and DSPs for leadership review.
• Supports operations and maintenance with I&E engineering expertise.
• Participates in HAZOP reviews and process safety activities.
• Travel about 10% as needed for turnarounds and field support.

Skills

Project management

Safety awareness

Coordination

HAZOP reviews

Troubleshooting

Design understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we're committed to being a great place to work - one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company's Galveston Bay Refinery is seeking an Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Engineer to join the Area I&E Engineering Team. The Project Engineer II/III will report to the Refining Engineering Manager and provide project management and I&E technical engineering services to support a refinery process operations team. Projects include small capital and expense projects needed to properly maintain and optimize existing operating units. Management of multiple projects concurrently is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies project management skills across all phases: development, justification, design, construction, and startup
• Manages multiple projects/programs safely, efficiently, and within budget; develops strategies to meet schedules and mitigate delays.
• Ensures compliance with Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation. Coordinates with external engineering consultants and designers to complete projects and studies cost-effectively.
• Develops scope, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and expense projects; prepares Decision Support Packages (DSPs) and presents to leadership.
• Collaborates with stakeholders including Maintenance, Construction, and Turnaround teams to support planning and execution. Coordinates with external consultants and internal teams to support execution.
• Participates in HAZOP reviews and incident investigations; applies safety and environmental standards to designs.
• Applies engineering codes and specifications; ensures designs meet safety, environmental, and permitting standards.
• Promotes safety awareness and takes corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed.
• Supports day-to-day refinery operations by providing instrumentation and electrical engineering expertise, evaluating equipment and system issues, supporting maintenance activities, and developing practical solutions to operational challenges.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specifies and purchases electrical/instrument engineered material for assigned projects.
• Provides I&E technical support on multi-discipline projects.
• Provides I&E support, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills for refinery process operations teams.
• Provides I&E assistance to the Area Teams during process unit Turnarounds.
• Travel 10%
• Participates in turnaround events as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum (Required) Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required. Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering degree preferred. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
• Two (2) years or more of industry experience required.

Valid driver's license

Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future

Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery and be able to physically perform all tasks in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree Preferred.
• Five (5) years or more of refining/petrochemical industry experience.
• Experience with electrical and instrumentation technologies and electrical area classification and industry standards (NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, API, etc.).

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Texas City, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID: 00023791

Location Address: 2401 5th Ave S

Education: Bachelors: Engineering (Required)

Employee Group: Full time

Employee Subgroup: Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here .

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