Intern/Co-op - Refining Mechanical Engineer… at Marathon… · Robinson

Summary: Marathon Petroleum Corporation is committed to fostering a collaborative team environment and developing their people. As a Mechanical Engineer intern, you will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of refinery operations, work alongside professionals, and develop project management skills. Responsibilities: - As a Mechanical Engineer at a Marathon refinery, you can expect to 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, Mechanical 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 - The majority of Mechanical Engineering co-ops and interns enter into the following positions: - Area Refining Engineer/Project Engineers develop and use project management skills to create project scopes, estimates, and schedules - Once a project is developed and approved, you, as the project manager, will oversee the design effort and assist in the construction process - MPC will provide training and educational opportunities to help you develop your knowledge of other engineering disciplines - We are committed to developing engineers into professional project managers who can successfully manage projects of all sizes - Reliability Engineers support the refinery's Maintenance Department through design and development of equipment related improvements - Such improvements include root cause failure analysis, optimization of maintenance programs in rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, etc.), and troubleshooting fixed equipment (refinery pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, etc.) - Reliability Engineers will also be continuously challenged to find new technology in design, materials and repair methods to achieve refinery goals of longer running times at lower costs Required Qualifications: - Candidates must be majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering - Strong academic performance - Candidates 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 - Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters - A valid driver's license is required - Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program Preferred Qualifications: - Availability for multiple work terms is preferred - Military experience a plus Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering Important Skills: Root Cause Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Project Management Nice-to-Have Skills: Academic Performance, Military Experience Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Access to health, vision, and dental insurance, Paid time off, 401k matching program, Paid parental leave, Educational reimbursement, Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program