Intern/Co-op - Midstream Logistics and Storage Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineering (Summer 2027)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) offers internship and co-op opportunities to high-performing college students seeking meaningful hands-on experiences. Interns will rotate through Logistics & Storage, work with engineers on projects, and gain exposure to MPMP phases from concept to start-up. On-site 40 hours/week; travel 15–35%; annual pay range shown.

The program develops technical and leadership talents for MPC/MPLX, with safety and environmental stewardship at its core.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Concurrent enrollment in a Bachelor's degree seeking program for the duration of the experience.
• Strong academic performance.
• Available to work on site 40 hours per week.
• Valid driver's license for work-related travel. Travel ranges from 15-35%.
• Must be able to provide reliable transportation to and from place of work.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Available for multiple work terms is preferred.
• MIN - $33.54 per hour / MAX - $42.45 per hour

Responsibilities

• Development of project scope
• Engineering oversight
• Technical design
• Cost estimating
• Schedule development
• Evaluating and summarizing bid sets
• Construction supervision
• Safety leadership
• Coordination with operations groups
• Project documentation

Skills

Strong academic performance

On-site readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical 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.

Overview

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) offers internship and co-op opportunities to high-performing college students who want meaningful hands-on experiences in their fields of study. The following core values guide Marathon Petroleum’s approach to doing business: safety and environmental stewardship; integrity; inclusion; collaboration; and excellence. Interns/co-ops work side-by-side with experienced professionals as contributing members of diverse work teams who create value for the company’s shareholders. Marathon Petroleum believes that how we conduct our business is just as important as the bottom line.

About the Logistics & Storage (L&S) Organization

As part of MPLX, a midstream company majority owned by MPC, the Logistics & Storage organization is the link between the Refining and Marketing components of Marathon Petroleum. L&S transports crude oil and refined products to and from the refineries and onto storage terminals for distribution to retail marketing facilities, via pipelines and marine transportation operations.

Logistics & Storage (L&S) is comprised of four primary components

• Logistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE): Logistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE) is an engineering service and project management organization comprised of engineering and other resources that primarily manage project work associated with Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), Terminals, and Marine organizations within MPLX.


• Marathon Pipe Line (MPL): MPL operates pipeline systems that move crude oil from production fields, other pipeline companies, and offshore platforms to MPC refineries, other refineries, and other pipeline systems. MPL also operates pipeline systems that move refined products from refineries to product terminals.


• Terminals: Terminals play a prominent role in enhancing life's possibilities by blending, distributing, and delivering quality products in a safe, reliable, and competitive manner.


• Marine: Marine maintains and operates a large private inland petroleum products barge fleet, which is used to ship crude oil, intermediates, and refined products.

Responsibilities

The purpose of the Logistics and Storage intern/co-op program is to identify and develop future technical and leadership talent for the benefit of MPC/MPLX, the engineering intern/co-op, and the engineering profession.

The intern/co-op program may consist of any number of work sessions. Multiple sessions give interns/co-ops the ability to rotate between the different L&S components in order to gain exposure to the various business segments and to offer a variety of assignments with increasing responsibility. Interns/co-ops will gain experience in the 5 phases of the Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP) including Conceptual, Feasibility, Definition, Implementation, and Start-up/Close-out.

Other responsibilities may include assisting company professionals with the following:

• Development of project scope


• Engineering oversight


• Technical design


• Cost estimating


• Schedule development


• Evaluating and summarizing bid sets


• Construction supervision


• Safety leadership


• Coordination with operations groups


• Project documentation

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.


• Concurrent enrollment in a Bachelor's degree seeking program for the duration of the experience.


• Strong academic performance.


• Available to work on site 40 hours per week.


• Valid driver's license for work-related travel. Travel ranges from 15-35%.


• Must be able to provide reliable transportation to and from place of work.


• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.


• Available for multiple work terms is preferred.


• MIN - $33.54 per hour / MAX - $42.45 per hour

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

Location

Findlay, Ohio

Location Address

539 S Main St

Additional Locations

Indianapolis, Indiana, La Palma, California, Salt Lake City, Utah

Employee Group

Full time

Employee Subgroup

Intern

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.

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 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.