Electrical Project Engineer I/II

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Marathon Petroleum’s Logistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE) organization is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to manage engineering project work primarily for pipeline, terminal, and marine organizations within MPLX. The engineer is responsible for all aspects of assigned projects, including scope, estimates, schedules, engineering design, equipment and material selection, bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, management of change, and safety and environmental oversight. The position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level; the actual title and pay grade depend on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Projects may involve power distribution systems at medium and low voltage, motor control centers, programmable logic controllers, instrumentation, and conduit, wire, and fiber infrastructure. The role manages multiple projects through the phases of the Marathon Project Management Process, collaborating with internal teams, subject matter experts, technicians, vendors, and local authorities. The company emphasizes high standards for safety and quality. The position is based in Findlay, Ohio, though other L&SE locations may be considered. A hybrid work schedule is offered, with travel to field locations or fabrication sites expected up to 25–35% of the time, including some overnight travel. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects of varying magnitude and complexity through the Conceptual, Feasibility, Definition, Implementation, and Start-up/Close-out phases of the Marathon Project Management Process.
Manage project scope, estimates, schedules, engineering design, equipment and material selection, bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, management of change, and safety and environmental oversight.
Collaborate with departments, subject matter experts, technicians, and vendors to gather information for project planning, design, and execution.
Work with the project team to obtain construction permits from local authorities.
Monitor and control project execution to ensure quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met safely and in an environmentally sound manner.
Collaborate with Project Controls on scheduling, estimating, cost management, schedule management, and other project administration.
Conduct productivity analysis and address critical variances to help projects achieve established objectives.
Coordinate with Supply Chain to develop contracting plans, prepare bid requests, and evaluate bids using sound engineering and business principles.
Maintain accurate and current project documentation.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of, and apply, relevant engineering standards and regulatory requirements.