Project Engineer III/Senior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking a seasoned project engineer to conceptualize, design, coordinate, and manage the construction of midstream facilities from start‑up through commissioning in Houston, TX. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams, manage budgets, and drive design reviews while delivering reliable, high‑quality facilities for the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, chemical, or electrical engineering or PE with relevant experience.
• Minimum four years of experience in engineering/project management.
• Experience preferred in meter stations, compressor stations, dehydration and related facilities.

Responsibilities

• Vet resource estimates, schedules and safety impacts with affected departments.
• Develop, manage, and oversee capital and expense projects within budgets.
• Lead detailed design reviews to meet engineering standards.
• Communicate project performance to cross‑disciplinary teams.
• Manage multiple projects from conception to start‑up and commissioning.
• Lead safety meetings; promote personal and process safety and implement MOC.
• Troubleshoot operations and optimize processes using engineering best practices.
• Lead safety reviews such as HAZOPs, PHAs, and PSSRs.

Skills

Project management

Safety leadership

Engineering design

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE)

4+ years experience

Tools

HAZOP

PHAs

PSSRs

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.

Position Summary:

This position’s primary focus is to conceptualize, design, coordinate and manage through start-up, the construction of midstream natural gas facilities including meter stations, compressor stations, dehydration, amine treating, gas plants and other related facilities. All work will be performed in compliance with company standards, procedures, and government requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with affected departments during project development to vet resource estimates, schedules, business benefits, environmental/health/safety impacts.
• Develops, implements, and manages capital and expense projects for business unit while adhering to budgets and project management processes.
• Facilitates project detailed design and technical reviews to ensure design meets corporate engineering standards.
• Manages, controls, and communicates project performance to multi-discipline project teams consisting of internal stakeholders.
• Manages 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.
• Leads project safety reviews including HAZOPs, PHAs, PSSRs, etc.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, chemical, or electrical engineering or other engineering degree from ABET accredited institution OR registered professional engineer (with relevant experience) required.
• Four (4) years or more of experience required.
• Preferred engineering experience to include meter stations, compressor stations, dehydration, amine treating, gas plants, and other related facilities.

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

Location:

Houston, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00024049

Pay Min/Max:

$122,900.00 - $212,000.00 Salary

Grade:

12 - 13

Location Address:

500 Dallas St Ste 2900

Additional locations:

Denver, Colorado

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, colour, 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.