Intern​/Co-op - Refining Electrical Engineering

About the Role

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.

As an Electrical Engineer at a Marathon refinery, you will become familiar with industry codes and best practices, build critical thinking skills, and gain an understanding of how all engineering disciplines work together as a cohesive team. You will also gain knowledge of various aspects of a refinery by working with a team of professionals who run a specific portion of the refining process.

Most often, Electrical Engineers will have an opportunity to work on more than one area of the refinery, leading to a broad understanding of how the plant operates. Finally, you will have the opportunity to expand your written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment.

• Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Project Engineers – work on a variety of real‑world electrical and instrumentation projects. Develop and utilize project management skills including scope alignment, cost and schedule development, and teamwork through multiple engineering phases. Support the area teams and become a project manager who successfully manages projects of all sizes.
• Reliability Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineers – troubleshoot electrical & instrumentation issues, analyze equipment failures, develop solutions for recurring difficulties, submit Project Request Forms to implement solutions, and understand equipment maintenance strategies. Use electrical analysis software to solve coordination issues and run Arc Flash studies. Learn about how the refinery’s Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) are applied.
• Process Control / Technical Service Engineers – work on a wide array of projects supporting the process control systems installed throughout the refinery and product movement areas. Typical co‑op assignments include troubleshooting system power supply problems, control system programming, hardware and software lifecycle replacement projects, installing and troubleshooting communication networks, and monitoring control system performance metrics.

• Majoring in Electrical Engineering
• Strong academic performance
• Authorised to work in the United States on a full‑time indefinite basis without needing visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Positions available for spring, summer, and fall semesters
• Availability for multiple work terms is preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree‑seeking program
• Military experience is a plus
• High school required
• Minimum hourly rate $32.92, maximum hourly rate $41.67

Findlay, Ohio

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at  As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program, including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, educational reimbursement, and a discretionary annual bonus program.

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers 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.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacqu 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.