Logistics & Storage Engineering Project Lead

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; La Palma (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Findlay, Ohio, is seeking a Project Engineer in Logistics & Storage Engineering within MPLX to manage a portfolio of projects from concept through startup, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. This role requires 25-35% travel and offers a hybrid work schedule.

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering and MPC/MPLX internship experience are required.

Qualifications

• 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 States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong academic performance

Education

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

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Findlay, Ohio, is seeking a Project Engineer in Logistics & Storage Engineering within MPLX to manage a portfolio of projects from concept through startup, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. This role requires 25-35% travel and offers a hybrid work schedule.

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering and MPC/MPLX internship experience are required.