Intern/Co-op - Digital/Information Technology (Summer 2027)

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.

Overview:

Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC) offers internship and co-op opportunities to high-performing college students who want meaningful hands-on experiences in their fields of study. The following core values guide MPC’s approach to doing business: Safety & Environmental Stewardship, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, and Collaboration. Interns and co-ops work side by side with experienced professionals as contributing members of diverse work teams who create value for the company’s shareholders. MPC believes that how we conduct our business is just as important as the bottom line.

Responsibilities:

A co-op/internship with MPC Information Technology can provide you the valued experience needed to work in today’s competitive working environment while delivering efficient and innovative solutions.

MPC ITS offers a diverse set of opportunities which gives you exposure to different areas of our business. With the potential to have multiple sessions and opportunities, you will gain valuable real-world experience while enhancing your skill set in one or more of the following IT job positions:

Business Systems Analysis Intern:

Acts as a liaison between IT and business units for translating business requirements into the development, implementation, and enhancement of new and existing systems. Identifies and evaluates new IT capabilities to improve business outcomes while recommending and communicating appropriate solutions and/or enhancements to current systems. Develops and executes processes for creating, managing, and executing quality assurance for technology solutions. Manages and or coordinates incident management execution in collaboration with internal and external parties.

Cloud Engineering Intern:

Supports development and execution of cloud strategy within Marathon’s existing IT infrastructure. Implements Marathon’s cloud strategy from a technical perspective, including design, planning, integration, automation,maintenance, and support of cloud architecture. May work with stakeholders across Marathon to evaluate public and private cloud systems to identify and deliver appropriate solutions.

Cybersecurity Intern:

Evaluates, tests, monitors, and maintains information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity policies and procedures. Ensures adherence to identity management processes and controls to meet specific cybersecurity standards. Identifies security risks and exposures (data, application, infrastructure, devices etc.) and suggests measures to prevent future incidents and improve cybersecurity. Employ techniques and procedures for conducting risk assessments and compliance audits for IT and OT. Investigates and remediates security incidents such as intrusion, frauds, attacks, or leaks. Determines potential cybersecurity threats, coordinates preventive actions across the network leveraging intelligence from multiple internal and external sources and cybersecurity technologies. Identifies threat actors and their techniques, tools, and processes to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.

Infrastructure Engineering & Operations Intern:

Interns will focus on either Platform Engineering or Operational Technology (OT) Engineering. Both roles support routine maintenance, performance testing, and basic troubleshooting of infrastructure systems to ensure optimal reliability. Responsibilities include assisting with system configuration, backup and recovery procedures, analyzing performance data, and documenting solutions. OT Engineering interns additionally support industrial control systems such as HMIs and PLCs, collaborating with engineers and business teams to meet operational and technical requirements.

Software Development Intern:

Interns will focus on either Software Engineering or Quality Assurance (QA) Engineering, both collaboratively contribute to the software development lifecycle by ensuring both functionality and quality. The Software Engineering intern focuses on designing, developing, testing, and deploying enterprise software solutions, emphasizing automation, security, and continuous improvement. This role involves applying engineering best practices, participating in code reviews, and documenting technical requirements and designs. Meanwhile, the QA intern supports the validation of these solutions through manual and automated testing, assisting in the development of test strategies, creation/execution of test scripts, and reporting bugs. They work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards across releases and contribute to documentation, automation, and the ongoing enhancement of QA processes within an Agile environment.

Qualifications:

• Desired Majors: Computer Science & Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering Technology; Management Information Systems; Computer Information Systems; Information Systems & Analytics; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering and Computer Science; and other related IT disciplines
• 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.
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program throughout duration of experience
• Military experience a plus
• Min - $24.95 per hour/Max - $31.19 per hour
• We hire for the following locations: Corporate: Findlay, OH, San Antonio. TX

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at

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

Location: Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations: San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID: 00023241

Location Address: 539 S Main St

Education :

Employee Group: Full time

Employee Subgroup: Intern

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 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.