Intern/Co-op - Logistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE) Project Controls (Fall 2026)
About The Position
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 Corp. (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 and environmental stewardship; integrity; inclusion; collaboration; and excellence. Interns/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: Logistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE) provides engineering design and project management services to support the continuous growth and maintenance of Marathon’s Logistics & Storage (L&S) organization. The Logistics & Storage organization is the link between the Refining and Marketing components of Marathon. L&S transports crude oil and refined products to and from the refineries and onto storage terminals for distribution to retail marketing facilities, via pipelines and marine transportation operations. The L&SE Project Controls Intern/Co-op position offers a variety of challenges to students holding a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, or Finance; other Business majors may be considered. The intern/co-op program may consist of any number of work sessions. Multiple sessions give interns/co-ops the ability to rotate between the different L&S components in order to gain exposure to the various business segments and to offer a variety of assignments with increasing responsibility. Project Controls Interns/Co-ops will apply principles learned in construction management/project controls classes to a portfolio of projects ranging from tens of thousands to millions of dollars. L&SE Project Controls Intern/Co-ops work closely with L&SE Project Engineers to successfully move projects through the 5 phases of the Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP) including conceptual, feasibility, definition, implementation and close-out/start-up. Typical tasks include schedule development and progress monitoring; development and integration of individual schedules into the overall project plan; regular progress updates; identification of key project milestones; resource loading and leveling; and preparation of periodic progress reporting to management. The intern/co-op will learn Project Controls standards and procedures.
Requirements
- Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, or Finance. Other Business majors may be considered.
- Concurrent enrollment in a Bachelor's degree seeking program for the duration of the experience.
- 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.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week.
- Positions are available Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.
- Many projects will require travel to construction sites; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Nice To Haves
- Availability for multiple work terms is preferred.
- Military experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- schedule development and progress monitoring
- development and integration of individual schedules into the overall project plan
- regular progress updates
- identification of key project milestones
- resource loading and leveling
- preparation of periodic progress reporting to management
Benefits
- 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 https://mympcbenefits.com.
- The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
