Project Engineer 1
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Findlay, OH0–3 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Project managementOperationsTroubleshooting
- Work
- Hybrid in Findlay · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Project management77%Operations32%Troubleshooting9%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As part of MPLX, a midstream company majority owned by MPC, Logistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE) is an engineering service and project management organization that primarily manages project work associated with Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), Terminals, and Marine organizations within MPLX. Project Engineers in L&SE are responsible for the management and successful implementation of a portfolio of diverse projects at company facilities, ranging from small maintenance tasks to new multi-million-dollar developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and successfully implement a portfolio of diverse projects through the 5 phases of the Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP): Conceptual, Feasibility, Definition, Implementation, and Start-up/Close-out.
- Collaborate with affected departments during project development to vet resource estimates, schedules, business benefits, and environmental/health/safety impacts.
- Support project detailed design and technical reviews to ensure designs meet corporate engineering standards.
- Prepare bid requests for material, labor, and equipment and evaluate proposals on sound engineering and business principles.
- Support multiple projects simultaneously of varying magnitude and complexity from conception to commissioning and start-up.
- Act as a safety leader, upholding company core values and prioritizing personal and process safety.
- Prepare and lead project safety meetings, drive safely, utilize the MOC process, and support the development and implementation of business partner energy isolation procedures.
- Support department and company HES goals.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and optimize processes utilizing sound engineering practices.
- Participate in project safety reviews including HAZOPs, PHAs, and PSSRs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution (December 2026 or May 2027 graduate).
- Strong academic performance.
- Zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience.
- Successful completion of a Marathon Petroleum (MPC/MPLX) internship/co-op is required.
- Valid driver's license for work-related travel.
- Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Travel
- Travel up to 25-35% of the time is expected, including some overnight travel.
- Hybrid work schedule.