Intern/Co-op - Refining Mechanical Engineer (Fall 2026)

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.

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer at a Marathon refinery, you will 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 develop 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 opportunity to work on more than one area of the refinery, leading to a broad understanding of how the plant operates. You will have the opportunity to expand your written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment.

Area Refining Engineer / Project Engineers

Develop and use project management skills to create project scopes, estimates, and schedules. Once a project is approved, you, as the project manager, will oversee the design effort and assist in the construction process. MPC provides training and educational opportunities to help you develop 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, and troubleshooting fixed equipment. 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.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be majoring in Mechanical 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
• Availability for multiple work terms is preferred
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree‑seeking program
• Military experience a plus
• MIN – $32.31 per hour / MAX – $40.89 per hour

Benefits

Learn More About Marathon Petroleum’s Benefits At As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location

Findlay, Ohio

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 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.