Project Engineer I

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Findlay, Ohio seeks an entry-level engineer who will apply project management across all phases from development to start-up and support documentation, data gathering, and coordination. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required; zero or more years of experience.

This role offers a pay range of $93,000 to $139,500 with a robust benefits package and opportunities across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• 0+ years of industry experience required.
• Engineering disciplines preferred: Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical.

Responsibilities

• Applies project management across development, justification, design, construction, and start-up.
• Assists with cost estimates, schedules, and DSP preparation.
• Participates in MOC, PSI, and mechanical integrity reviews.
• Coordinates with external engineering consultants for cost-effective projects.
• Develops scope, cost estimates, and schedules; prepares DSPs for leadership.
• Collaborates with Maintenance, Construction, Turnaround teams for planning and execution.
• Observes HAZOP reviews and incident investigations.
• Learns engineering codes and ensures safety, environmental, permitting compliance.
• Promotes safety awareness and corrects unsafe practices.

Skills

Project management

Data gathering

Stakeholder collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

DSP preparation

Cost estimation tools

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies project management skills across all phases: development, justification, design, construction, and start-up. Supports project documentation, data gathering, and coordination tasks under supervision.
• Assists with cost estimates, schedules, and DSP preparation.
• Participates in Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation reviews and learns requirements.
• Coordinates with external engineering consultants and designers to complete projects and studies cost-effectively.
• Develops scope, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and expense projects; prepares Decision Support Packages (DSPs) and presents to leadership.
• Collaborates with stakeholders including Maintenance, Construction, and Turnaround teams to support planning and execution.
• Observes HAZOP reviews and incident investigations
• Learns engineering codes and specifications; ensures designs meet safety, environmental, and permitting standards.
• Promotes safety awareness and takes corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
• Zero (0) years or more of industry experience required.

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

Location

Findlay, Ohio

Job Requisition ID

00023439

Pay Min/Max

$93,000.00 - $139,500.00 Salary

Grade

10

Location Address

539 S Main St

Additional locations

Anacortes, Washington, Canton, Ohio, Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Detroit, Michigan, Dickinson, North Dakota, El Paso, Texas, Garyville, Louisiana, Mandan, North Dakota, Robinson, Illinois, Salt Lake City, Utah, St Paul Park, Minnesota, Texas City, Texas, Wilmington, California

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.