Intern/Co-op - Refining Electrical Engineering - Spring 2026

Marathon Petroleum • Wilmington, CA

217d • $32 - $40

About The Position

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. As an Electrical Engineer at a Marathon refinery, you can expect to 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 gain 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, Electrical Engineers will have an opportunity to work on more than one area of the refinery, leading to a broad understanding of how the plant operates. Finally, you will have the opportunity to expand your written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment.

Requirements

• Candidates must be majoring in Electrical 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.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program.
• Military experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of real-world electrical and instrumentation projects in a refinery setting.
• Develop and utilize project management skills including scope alignment, cost and schedule development, and teamwork through multiple engineering phases.
• Support area teams and help analyze failures of equipment.
• Develop solutions for recurring equipment difficulties and submit Project Request Forms (PRF's) to implement solutions.
• Use electrical analysis software to solve coordination issues and run Arc Flash studies for the power system.
• Troubleshoot system power supply problems, control system programming, and hardware/software lifecycle replacement projects.

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k matching program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees