Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Garyville, Louisiana

Full time

Posted Yesterday

End Date: October 7, 2026 (10 days left to apply)

Requisition ID: 00024359

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company LP’s Louisiana Refining Division currently has a vacancy for an Area Team Engineer in the Engineering Department. We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to provide project management and mechanical design services for a refinery process operations team and/or capital project team. Projects include new capital projects and modifications needed to properly maintain and optimize existing operating units. Projects typically range in size from $20,000 - $5,000,000. Management of multiple projects concurrently is required. Relocation is available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies project management skills across all project phases: development, justification, design, construction, and start-up
• Prepares Decision Support Packages (DSPs) and presents to leadership
• Develops scope, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and expense projects
• Develops strategies to meet schedules and mitigate delays
• Manages multiple projects/programs safely, efficiently, and within budget
• Providing mechanical support and troubleshooting skills for Area Teams
• Providing mechanical assistance to the Area Teams during process unit Turnarounds
• Coordinates with engineering consultants and designers to complete projects and studies cost-effectively
• Interacting daily with project team members developing and executing project objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders including Maintenance, Construction, and Turnaround teams to support project planning and execution
• Participating in area HAZOP reviews and incident investigations
• Ensures compliance with Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation
• Promotes safety awareness and takes corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed
• Applies safety and environmental standards to designs
• Applies engineering codes and specifications; ensures designs meet safety, environmental, and permitting standards

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years or more of industry experience required
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering is required
• Three (3) years post-degree engineering experience in the refining or petrochemical industry is preferred
• Valid driver's license is required

SKILLS

• Accountability

• Adaptability

• Authentic

• Communicator

• Continuous Improvement

• Mindset

• Critical Thinking

• Customer Service

• Decision Making

• Influencing Others

• Project Management

• Results Driven

• Technical Knowledge

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

Location

Garyville, Louisiana

Requisition ID: 00024359

Location Address: 155 Sugarcane Road

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.

• 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.

• About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

• Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.