Refining Project Engineer — Area Team Leader (Detroit)

Marathon Petroleum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum in Detroit, MI is seeking a Project Engineer (Area Team Engineer) to support refinery projects. You will manage multiple projects, develop scopes, estimates, schedules, and DSPs, and coordinate with maintenance, construction, and turnaround teams.

Responsibilities include leading MOC, PSI and risk reviews, applying engineering codes, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance while providing technical support during adverse operating conditions.

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, etc) 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.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Cost estimation

MOC

HAZOP

Mechanical systems

Coordination

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred)

Job description

Marathon Petroleum in Detroit, MI is seeking a Project Engineer (Area Team Engineer) to support refinery projects. You will manage multiple projects, develop scopes, estimates, schedules, and DSPs, and coordinate with maintenance, construction, and turnaround teams.

Responsibilities include leading MOC, PSI and risk reviews, applying engineering codes, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance while providing technical support during adverse operating conditions.