Project Engineer- Mechanical

Position Summary

Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking a team-oriented Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Area Engineering team to provide technical guidance for day-to-day technical support for a refinery operations team and project management services. Projects may include new small capital projects and modifications needed to properly maintain and optimize existing operating units. The position will be based out of the Marathon Petroleum’s Mandan Refinery in Mandan, ND and reports to the Engineering Manager.

• Apply project management skills in all phases of project engineering: development, justification, design, construction, and start-up from conception to closeout.
• Defines scope, develops cost estimates and schedules, and secures funding approval from management for small capital and expense projects.
• Supports developing and submitting capital and expense budgets, forecast project spend monthly, and monitor costs associated with projects.
• Prepares Decision Support Packages (DSPs) and presents to leadership.
• Manages multiple projects/programs safely, efficiently, and within budget; develops strategies to meet schedules and mitigate delays.
• Ensures compliance with Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation.
• Coordinate project specific work with in-house designers and outside engineering consultants to complete projects and studies cost-effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including Tech Services, Maintenance, Construction, and Turnaround teams to support planning and execution.
• Interacting daily with project team members developing and executing project objectives.
• Develop and reviews construction packages to ensure new installations meet MPC and all applicable industry codes and standards.
• Applies engineering codes and specifications, ensures designs meet safety, environmental and permitting standards.
• Participates in incident investigations/root cause analyses assigned, completing process safety management (PSM) recommendations in a timely manner.
• Provide specifications and support purchasing of engineered material for assigned projects.
• Support field construction and final project installation sign-off.
• Provide technical support, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills for refinery process operations teams and on multi-discipline projects.
• Participates in area HAZOP and LOPA reviews and incident investigations; applies safety and environmental standards to designs.
• Promotes safety awareness and takes corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed.
• Provide engineering and design support unit shutdowns and turnarounds.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ post degree engineering experience in the refining or petrochemical industry is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Some travel is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Must exhibit strong organizing, planning, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• With the ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic refining environment.
• Must be able to physically perform the essential job functions including, but not limited to, wearing all required PPE, working at elevated heights, confined space entry, fall protection, and respirator usage.

This position is part of an Engineering Technical Ladder with multiple levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Mandan, North Dakota

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.

Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at  The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.