Project Engineer I/II

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•La Palma, CA

1d•$93,000 - $160,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Logistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE) is an engineering service and project management organization that primarily manages project work associated with pipeline, terminals, and marine organizations within MPLX. L&SE is seeking a Project Engineer for its Pipeline Integrity Engineering team. The role manages assigned projects across all aspects, including scope, estimates, schedules, engineering design, equipment and material selection, bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, management of change, and safety and environmental oversight. Project engineers are expected to uphold high standards of safety and quality. This position is part of a job family with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level; the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications determine the actual title and pay grade. The position is based in La Palma, California, with a hybrid work schedule and travel to field locations or fabrication sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university, or registration as a professional engineer with relevant experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Must have or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with individuals and employees at all levels.
Candidates with all levels of industry experience are encouraged to apply; no minimum experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Civil, Mechanical, or a similar engineering discipline.
At least 2–3 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects of varying magnitude and complexity through the phases of the Marathon Project Management Process: Conceptual, Feasibility, Definition, Implementation, and Start-up/Close-out.
Collaborate with departments, subject matter experts, technicians, and vendors to gather information for project planning, design, and execution, and work with the team to obtain construction permits from local authorities.
Monitor and control project execution to ensure projects meet agreed quality, cost, and schedule parameters safely and in an environmentally sound manner.
Work with Project Controls on scheduling, estimating, cost management, schedule management, and other project administration to optimize resources.
Conduct productivity analysis, identify critical variances, and work to resolve them so projects can meet 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 engineering standards and regulatory requirements applicable to projects.
Oversee project scope, estimates, schedules, engineering design, equipment and material selection, contractor selection, construction, management of change, and safety and environmental matters.