Process Design Engineer III/Senior Process Design Engineer

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 7%

Company-funded pension up to 11%

Annual bonus program

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Robinson, Illinois is hiring a Process Design Engineer III/Senior for refinery process optimization and project development. The role includes implementing opportunities to increase throughput, improve yields, reliability, and energy/water optimization in process units. Relocation is approved.

Responsibilities cover design of PFDs/P&IDs, simulations, economic analyses, and mentoring engineers, with options for full in-office, hybrid, or 9/80 schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
• Four (4) years of process engineering experience within refining or heavy industry
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without visa sponsorship
• Must be able to wear PPE and perform field tasks

Responsibilities

• Contributes to refinery/organizational long-term strategy development and identifies opportunities to increase throughput, yields, reliability and energy/water optimization.
• Develops process designs for new projects and unit modifications, including PFDs, P&IDs, and heat/material balances.
• Performs process simulations and calculations to support equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis, and energy optimization; lead economic analysis and establish project rate of return.
• Collaborates with project engineers, operations, and external vendors to align design with operational needs.
• Prepares process design packages and supports HAZOPs, LOPA studies, and other safety reviews.
• Provides technical leadership during project execution, including design reviews, construction support, and commissioning.
• Stays current with industry standards to ensure high-quality, cost-effective designs.
• Serves as a mentor for less experienced engineers.

Skills

Process optimization

Engineering calculations

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

4+ years process engineering experience in refining or heavy industry

6 years process engineering experience

2 years project/process design experience

Tools

Petrosim

MySep

KG Tower

Excel

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.

Overview

Marathon Petroleum Company’s Illinois Refining Division in Robinson, IL is seeking a Process Design Engineer III/Senior Process Design Engineer. This position’s primary function is to contribute to refinery/organizational process optimization and project development. This includes identifying opportunities and developing projects to increase throughput, enhance yields, improve reliability, and optimize energy or water use in process units. This position reports to the Process Optimization & Growth Manager.

Relocation is approved for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to refinery/organizational long-term strategy development and identifies opportunities to increase throughput, enhance yields, improve reliability and optimize energy and water use in process units.
• Develops process designs for new projects and unit modifications, including PFDs, P&IDs, and heat/material balances.
• Performs process simulations and calculations to support equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis, and energy optimization as well as lead economic analysis and establish project rate of return.
• Collaborates with project engineers, operations, and external vendors to ensure alignment of design with operational needs.
• Prepares process design packages and support HAZOPs, LOPA studies, and other safety reviews.
• Provides technical leadership during project execution, including design reviews, construction support, and commissioning.
• Stays current with industry standards and best practices to ensure high-quality, cost-effective designs.
• Serves as a mentor for less experienced engineers.

Education And Experience

Minimum (Required) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
• Four (4) years of process engineering experience within refining or heavy industry
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery and be able to physically perform all tasks in the field

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) years of process engineering experience
• Two (2) years of project or process design experience

Skills

• Microsoft Office suite including Excel
• Petrosim or similar process modelling such as MySep
• KG Tower

Pay And Benefits

• Retirement: 401k with a company match up to 7%
• Pension: Company funded pension plan up to 11%
• Annual Bonus: Eligible for a company sponsored annual bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Reimbursement
• For full benefits details visit mympcbenefits.com

Schedule Requirements

Options

• Full In-Office: 5 days in the office per week, 8 hours per day.
• Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day work-from-home per week, 8 hours per day.
• 9/80 Schedule: 9 hours Monday-Thursday in the office, with every other Friday off. On working Fridays, the schedule is 8 hours.

Additional hours as needed for turnaround and outage support

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

Location: Robinson, Illinois

Job Requisition ID: 00025113

Pay Min/Max: $122,900.00 - $212,000.00 Salary

Grade: 12 - 13

Location Address: 400 S Marathon Ave

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 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.