About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering intern or co-op at a Marathon refinery, you will gain experience in the oil and gas industry. You will work alongside professional teams that manage specific parts of the refining process. This role allows you to learn about industry codes, best practices, and how different engineering disciplines collaborate in a refinery environment.
What you'll do#
- Work on electrical and instrumentation projects while developing project management skills like scope alignment, cost development, and scheduling.
- Support area teams across various phases of engineering projects.
- Analyze equipment failures and develop solutions for recurring maintenance difficulties.
- Use electrical analysis software to perform tasks such as Arc Flash studies and power system coordination.
- Learn about Refinery Safety Instrumented Systems and process control systems.
- Troubleshoot system power supply problems and monitor control system performance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Electrical Engineering degree program.
- Strong academic performance.
- A valid driver's license.
- Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, indefinite basis without visa sponsorship.
- Availability for multiple work terms is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site position.
- Locations include Findlay and Canton, Ohio; El Paso and Texas City, Texas; Anacortes, Washington; Wilmington and Martinez, California; Mandan, North Dakota; Salt Lake City, Utah; Robinson, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; St Paul Park, Minnesota; Catlettsburg, Kentucky; Garyville, Louisiana; and Kenai, Alaska.
About Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Corporation operates as an integrated energy company focused on downstream and midstream activities. Founded in 1887, the business maintains its headquarters in Findlay, Ohio. It manages the largest refining system in the United States and oversees a network of retail outlets. The company also holds a majority interest in MPLX LP, which handles crude oil and light product transportation infrastructure.
How to get in at Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Applying early gives you a distinct advantage at Marathon Petroleum Corporation, as recruiters often review candidates before the applicant pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first and get seen before the pile grows. Reaching out to the right people often beats submitting your resume into a general queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the position or a referral, which materially improves your response rates.
