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Project Engineer I/II

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
An exciting career awaits you

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company’s Michigan Refining Division in Detroit, MI, is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative engineer to join the Area Engineering Team. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive mechanical engineering support for daily refinery operations and for leading the development and implementation of a portfolio of small-scale projects. These projects typically focus on upgrades or modifications essential for maintaining and optimizing existing process units. The Area Team Engineer reports to the Area Engineering Manager.

Relocation is approved for this position.

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, and DSP preparation.
  • Participates in 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.
  • Observes and participates in HAZOP reviews and incident investigations.
  • Learns 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:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Five years of relevant work experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise with refinery equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, heaters, vessels, piping, etc) preferred.
  • Knowledge of refinery industry codes (ASME, ANSI, API, etc) preferred.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

  • Retirement: 401k with a company match up to 7%
  • Pension: Company funded pension plan up to 11%
  • Annual Bonus: Eligible for a company sponsored annual bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • For full benefits details visit mympcbenefits.com

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

  • This position offers a work schedule of 5/8's (5 days a week, 8 hours a day M-F, option of 4 days in office with one day remote), 9/80's (9 hours a day M-Th, Fridays 8 hours with every other Friday off).

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

Location:

Detroit, Michigan

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00022187

Location Address:

13501 Oakwood

Education:

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, click here.

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

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