Logistics & Storage Engineering - Project Engineer 1

4520 Marathon Petroleum Logistics Services LLC; Findlay (OH); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401k matching program

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary company-sponsored annual

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Logistics Services LLC (MPLX) in Findlay, Ohio, seeks a Project Engineer to manage a diverse portfolio of projects from concept through start-up/close-out, collaborating across departments to ensure safety, cost, and schedule objectives are met. You will support design reviews, bid processes, and field implementation, while upholding our safety standards and MPMP practices.

This role offers hybrid work with 25–35% travel and growth opportunities within MPC’s engineering

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering (Dec 2026 or May 2027 graduate).
• Strong academic performance.
• 0–3 years of related experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Valid driver’s license for work-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of projects from concept through start-up/close-out.
• Collaborates with affected departments to vet resource estimates, schedules, benefits, environmental/health/safety impacts.
• Supports detailed design reviews to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Prepares bid requests for materials, labor, and equipment and evaluates proposals on engineering and business principles.
• Acts as a safety leader, leads project safety meetings and supports HES goals.
• Troubleshoots operational issues and optimizes processes.
• Participates in project safety reviews (HAZOPs, PHAs, PSSRs, etc.).

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety leadership

Technical design reviews

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical 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. Marathon Petroleum (MPC) offers challenging opportunities and meaningful hands‑on experiences for those who want professional growth. The following core values guide Marathon Petroleum's approach to doing business: safety and environmental stewardship; integrity; inclusion; collaboration; and excellence. Employees at Marathon Petroleum are 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of MPLX, a midstream company majority owned by MPC, 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 Petroleum prides itself on having the highest level of safety and quality in the industry, and we expect our project engineers to hold themselves to that high standard as well.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Engineers in LSE are responsible for the management and successful implementation of a portfolio of diverse projects at our company facilities. Projects can range from small maintenance tasks to new multi‑million‑dollar developments. Project Engineers take their portfolio of projects through the 5 phases of the Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP) including Conceptual, Feasibility, Definition, Implementation, and Start‑up/Close‑out. Other key responsibilities include:

• Collaborates with affected departments during project development to vet resource estimates, schedules, business benefits, environmental/health/safety impacts.
• Supports project detailed design and technical reviews to ensure design meets corporate engineering standards.
• Prepares bid requests for material, labor, and equipment and evaluates proposals on sound engineering and business principles.
• Supports multiple projects simultaneously of varying magnitude and complexity from conception to commissioning and start‑up.
• Acts as a safety leader who upholds company core values and prioritizes personal and process safety. Prepares and leads engaging project safety meetings, drives safely, utilizes the MOC process, and supports the development and implementation of business partner energy isolation procedures. Supports department and company HES goals.
• Troubleshoots operational issues and optimizes processes utilizing sound engineering practices.
• Participates in project safety reviews including HAZOPs, PHAs, PSSRs, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Earned Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited institution required (December 2026 or May 2027 graduate).
• Strong academic performance.
• Zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience required.
• Prior engagement with a Marathon Petroleum representative at a career fair, information session, networking event, or other campus recruiting activity preferred.
• Valid driver's license for work‑related travel.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – TRAVEL

• Travel up to 25‑35% of the time is expected, including some overnight travel. We offer a hybrid work schedule. As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location: Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID: 00024204

Pay Min/Max: $93,000.00 - $139,500.00

Salary Grade: 10

Location Address: 539 S Main St Additional locations: La Palma, California, Salt Lake City, Utah

Education: 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.

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k matching program
• Paid parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program

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.