OVERVIEW 

Marathon Petroleum Company’s Illinois Refining Division in Robinson, IL, is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative engineer to join the Area Engineering Team as a Project Engineer I/II. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive mechanical engineering support for daily refinery operations and for leading the development and implementation of a portfolio of small-scale projects. These projects typically focus on upgrades or modifications essential for maintaining and optimizing existing process units. The Project Engineer I/II reports to the Area Engineering Manager. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Applies project management skills across all phases: development, justification, design, construction, and startup. Supports project documentation, data gathering, and coordination tasks under supervision. 

• Assists with cost estimates, schedules, and DSP preparation. 

• Participates in Management of Change (MOC), Process  

• Safety Information (PSI), and mechanical integrity documentation reviews and learns requirements. 

• Coordinates with external engineering consultants and designers to complete projects and studies cost-effectively. 

• Develops scope, cost estimates, and schedules for capital and expense projects; prepares Decision Support Packages (DSPs) and presents to leadership. 

• Collaborates with stakeholders including Maintenance, Construction, and Turnaround teams to support planning and execution. 

• Observes HAZOP reviews and incident investigations 

• Learns engineering codes and specifications; ensures designs meet safety, environmental, and permitting standards. 

• Promotes safety awareness and takes corrective action when unsafe practices or conditions are observed. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• B.S. in Engineering required. Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering degree preferred 

• Zero (0) years or more of industry experience required 

• Valid driver’s license required 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Petrochemical industry experience 

• Demonstrated expertise with refinery equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, heaters, vessels, piping, etc). 

• Knowledge of refinery industry codes (ASME, ANSI, API, etc). 

SKILLS 

• Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc) and ability to easily learn other computer systems. 

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively manage competing priorities. 

PAY AND BENEFITS 

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill levels.  The actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

• Retirement: 401k with a company match up to 7% 

• Pension: Company funded pension plan up to 11% 

• Annual Bonus: Eligible for a company sponsored annual bonus 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Educational Reimbursement 

• For full benefits details visit mympcbenefits.com  

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS 

This position offers a work schedule of 5/8's (5 days a week, 8 hours a day M-F, option of 4 days in office with one day remote), 9/80's (9 hours a day M-Th, Fridays 8 hours with every other Friday off).