Logistics & Storage Engineering - Project Engineer 1 (Intern to Full-Time Conversion)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Findlay, Ohio seeks a Project Engineer within MPLX's Logistics & Storage Engineering group. The role advances a portfolio of projects from concept through startup, emphasizing safety, quality, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include design support, cost estimates, bid package preparation, and risk reviews; travel up to 25–35% with a hybrid schedule. Requires ABET‑accredited engineering degree and 0–3 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required (Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical).
• Graduating December 2026 or May 2027 acceptable.
• 0–3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects through the Marathon PM Process (Conceptual, Feasibility, Definition, Implementation, Start-up/Close-out).
• Collaborate with affected departments on estimates, schedules and safety impacts.
• Support detailed design reviews to meet engineering standards.
• Prepare bid requests and evaluate proposals on sound engineering and business principles.
• Lead safety meetings and support HES goals while coordinating multiple projects.

Education

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

Job description

Findlay, Ohio

La Palma, California

Salt Lake City, Utah

Full time

00024199

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 L&SE 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.
• 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 evaluate 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.
• Successful completion of a Marathon Petroleum (MPC/MPLX) internship/co‑op is required.
• Valid driver's license for work-related travel.
• Must be authorized to work in the United Sates 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.

Location

Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID

00024199

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

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.

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.

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.