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

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 45,350 - 57,404; Part time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer co-op at its refinery in Anacortes, Washington. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of the refining process while developing critical project management skills. Candidates must be majoring in Electrical Engineering with strong academic performance and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Compensation ranges from $32.92 to $41.67 per hour, and availability for multiple work terms is preferred. Ideal candidates will possess a valid driver’s license and may have military experience.

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance in Electrical Engineering.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Availability for multiple work terms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with industry codes and best practices.
• Work on real-world electrical and instrumentation projects.
• Troubleshoot Electrical & Instrumentation issues.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project management

Troubleshooting

Control system programming

Education

Major in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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, developing project management skills including scope alignment, cost and schedule development, and teamwork through multiple engineering phases. Support area teams and develop into professional project managers.
• Reliability Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineers – troubleshoot Electrical & Instrumentation issues at the refinery, analyze failures, develop solutions, submit Project Request Forms, understand maintenance strategies, use electrical analysis software, run Arc Flash studies, and understand SIS application.
• Process Control / Technical Service Engineers – work on a wide array of projects supporting process control systems, including troubleshooting power supply problems, control system programming, hardware/software lifecycle replacement, communication network installation, and monitoring performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be majoring in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong academic performance.
• Authorized to work in the US on a full‑time indefinite basis without needing employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Positions available for spring, summer, and fall semesters.
• Availability for multiple work terms preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree‑seeking program.
• Military experience a plus.
• Pay: $32.92–$41.67 per hour.

Location: Findlay, Ohio.

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. 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]. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation.

We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.