Hydraulics Engineer

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking a Hydraulics Engineer in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves performing hydraulic analyses, providing technical support, and collaborating on pipeline expansion projects. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and have at least 4 years of experience. This position offers opportunities for career development and participation in high-visibility projects within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401k matching program

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of pipeline-specific engineering/technical experience preferred.
• Ability to perform hydraulic analyses and evaluate pipeline configurations.
• Experience with pressure control processes and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydraulic analyses to develop expansion strategies.
• Provide daily technical support to improve pipeline operations.
• Ensure compliance by reviewing calculations and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Hydraulic analyses

Pressure control

Technical support

Project leadership

Education

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum, or Civil Engineering

Job description

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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:

This position collaborates closely with MPL’s Operations Center, MPLX Business Development, and operational support teams across both Gathering & Processing and Logistics & Storage. The successful candidate will contribute to pressure control, system optimization, and leak detection efforts, while also providing technical support to field personnel and control room operations.

In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, the engineer will play a key role in evaluating pipeline expansion opportunities and developing conceptual designs for new business ventures—efforts that directly impact the performance and growth of MPLX. The position regularly involves participation in high-visibility projects and offers opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.

Stakeholder engagement includes coordination with internal teams such as MPL Operations, Logistics, Business Development, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering groups. The role also offers career development through structured department training and the use of standardized tools and analysis practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform hydraulic analyses to evaluate the capacity of existing pipeline configurations and develop logical expansion strategies. Scope includes sizing of pumps, motors, control valves, relief systems, and associated piping.
• Apply pressure control processes to recommend setpoints that prevent overpressure and ensure safe, reliable pipeline operations. Review and approve pressure control setpoint change notifications submitted by other Hydraulics Engineers.
• Provide daily technical support to operating teams to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of MPLX’s pipeline systems.
• Ensure quality and compliance by reviewing engineering calculations, maintaining pressure control integrity, and verifying that regulatory documentation meets compliance and technical standards.
• Support after-hours operations on a rotating basis, providing assistance with leak detection and hydraulics-related issues.
  
  

Qualifications:

Degree: Bachelors of Science Required

Major Discipline: Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum or Civil Engineering

Work Experience: Pipeline-specific engineering/technical and/or project leadership experience for 4+ years preferred.

Relocation considered (yes/no): Yes

• This position is part of a job family with multiple grade levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  
  

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Location:

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations:

San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00017166

Location Address:

539 S Main St

Education:

Bachelors (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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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