Intern/Co-op - Refining Electrical Engineering (Fall 2027)

4526 Marathon Refining Logistics Services LLC; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) offers electrical engineering co-op and internship roles at its Findlay, Ohio refinery. Interns gain hands-on experience across electrical, instrumentation, process control, and reliability areas while developing project management and teamwork skills in a real-world refinery environment.

Candidates will work through multiple term opportunities (spring, summer, fall) and join a team focused on critical equipment, safety instrumented systems, and optimized

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong academic performance and reliability.
• Authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Positions are available spring, summer, and fall terms.
• Availability for multiple work terms is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree-seeking program.
• Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with refinery electrical project work and instrumentation tasks.
• Support area teams in troubleshooting and maintenance under supervision.
• Develop project management skills including scope, cost, and schedule.
• Contribute to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Strong academic performance

Education

Electrical Engineering major

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.

Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer at a Marathon refinery, you can expect to become familiar with industry codes and best practices, build critical thinking skills, and gain an understanding of how all engineering disciplines work together as a cohesive team. You will also gain knowledge of various aspects of a refinery by working with a team of professionals who run a specific portion of the refining process. Most often, Electrical Engineers will have an opportunity to work on more than one area of the refinery, leading to a broad understanding of how the plant operates. Finally, you will have the opportunity to expand your written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment. The majority of Electrical Engineering co-ops and interns enter into the following positions: Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Project Engineers work on a variety of real-world electrical and instrumentation projects in a refinery setting. During your time at MPC, you will develop and utilize project management skills including scope alignment, cost and schedule development, and teamwork through multiple engineering phases. You will also support the area teams. We are committed to developing engineers into professional project managers who successfully manage projects of all sizes. Reliability Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineers troubleshoot Electrical & Instrumentation issues at the refinery. As a reliability intern, you will help analyze failures of equipment, develop solutions for recurring equipment difficulties, submit Project Request Forms (PRF’s) to implement solutions, and understand equipment maintenance strategies. There will be opportunities to use electrical analysis software to solve coordination issues and run Arc Flash studies for the power system, as well as learning and understanding about how our critical Refinery Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) are applied. Process Control / Technical Service Engineers can work on a wide array of projects in support of the process control systems installed throughout the refinery and products movements areas. The process control systems in the refinery provide real-time control and data acquisition functions in support of operating the refinery process and electrical equipment. Typical college co-op assignments include the following: troubleshooting system power supply problems, control system programming, hardware and software lifecycle replacement projects, installing and troubleshooting communication networks and monitoring control system performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be majoring in Electrical Engineering
• Strong academic performance
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters
• Availability for multiple work terms is preferred
• A valid driver's license is required
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program
• Military experience a plus

Salary

• MIN - $32.92 per hour / MAX - $41.67 per hour

Location

Location: Findlay, Ohio. Additional locations: Anacortes, Washington, Canton, Ohio, Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Detroit, Michigan, El Paso, Texas, Garyville, Louisiana, Kenai, Alaska, Mandan, North Dakota, Martinez, California, Robinson, Illinois, Salt Lake City, Utah, St Paul Park, Minnesota, Texas City, Texas, Wilmington, California.

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k matching program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.