Refining Project Engineer (Area Team Engineer)

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

POSITION SUMMARY

Marathon Petroleum Company LP has an opportunity for a Project Engineer (Area Team Engineer) to support the Detroit Refinery, located in Detroit, MI.

KEY 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 AND EXPERIENCE

• 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, etc) preferred.

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

Location: Detroit, Michigan Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID: 00025159

Location Address: 13501 Oakwood

Education: Bachelors: Engineering (Required)

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,

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 https://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.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation’s largest refining system. MPC’s marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.