Logistics Storage Engineering Project Engineer 1 Intern to FullTime Conversion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum is seeking a Project Engineer within MPLX's Logistics & Storage Engineering group in Findlay, Ohio. You will manage a portfolio of projects from concept to start-up, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with multiple departments.

You will lead design reviews, prepare bid requests, and support implementation across facilities, traveling up to 25–35% with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree in mechanical, civil or electrical disciplines.
• Strong academic performance with related internship experience.
• Zero to three years of related experience.
• Internship/co-op with Marathon Petroleum/MPLX required.
• Valid driver's license and work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects from conceptual design through start-up/close-out.
• Vet resource estimates, schedules, and safety/environmental impacts with affected departments.
• Support detailed design reviews to meet engineering standards.
• Prepare bid requests for materials/labor/equipment and evaluate proposals.
• Lead safety meetings and uphold core safety values; support HES goals.
• Troubleshoot and optimize processes; participate in hazard reviews.

Skills

Project management

Collaborative teamwork

Strong academic performance

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical/civil/electrical engineering degree

Internship/co-op completed

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 majorityowned 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.

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

Location: Findlay, Ohio

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. 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] . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. 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.