Refinery Project Engineer – Area Team Lead, Detroit

4526 Marathon Refining Logistics Services LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking a Project Engineer (Area Team Engineer) to support the Detroit Refinery in Detroit, MI. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects through all phases, supporting design, startup, and safety documentation with a strong emphasis on cost control and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Civil, and experience in refining or petrochemicals.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required.
• Mechanical or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Three 2 years of experience in oil refining or the petrochemical industry preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Demonstrated expertise with refinery equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, heaters, vessels, piping, etc) preferred.
• Knowledge of refinery industry codes (ASME, ANSI, API) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies project management skills across all phases: development, justification, design, construction, and startup.
• Supports project documentation, data gathering, and coordination tasks under supervision.
• Manage multiple projects and assignments in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.
• Develops cost estimates, schedules, Decision Support Packages and preparations.
• Participates and leads 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.
• Coordinate procurement of engineered material for projects.
• Leads and participates in HAZOP reviews and incident investigations
• Learns and applies engineering codes and specifications; ensures designs meet safety, environmental, and permitting standards.
• Verify that designs and construction comply with industry codes and standards.
• Promotes safety awareness and takes corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed.
• Assist the refinery operations area team as an active member providing high quality engineering technical support.
• Provide technical assistance to the Operations Area Team during adverse operating conditions. This can include unplanned or emergency projects, clamps/wraps, and coordinating/leading repair plans.
• Potential for support to be required outside of normal work hours.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking a Project Engineer (Area Team Engineer) to support the Detroit Refinery in Detroit, MI. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects through all phases, supporting design, startup, and safety documentation with a strong emphasis on cost control and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Civil, and experience in refining or petrochemicals.