Intern/Co-op - Information Technology (Summer 2026) at Marathon Petroleum

Findlay, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Oil & Gas, Energy, PetroleumIndustries

Requirements

High-performing college student pursuing a relevant field of study in Information Technology or related discipline
Availability for full-time summer 2026 internship/co-op

Responsibilities

Business Systems Analysis Intern: Act as a liaison between IT and business units to translate business requirements into development, implementation, and enhancement of systems; identify and evaluate new IT capabilities; recommend solutions/enhancements; develop and execute quality assurance processes; manage/coordinate incident management
Software Engineering Intern: Design, develop, test, debug, build, and deploy enterprise-wide or Marathon-specific software; identify/document technical design requirements; leverage software engineering patterns and best practices; perform code reviews; participate in all aspects of software development including programming, system design, and technical debt management; support software development lifecycle with focus on automation, security, and continuous improvement
Cybersecurity Intern: Evaluate, test, monitor, and maintain IT/OT cybersecurity policies/procedures; ensure adherence to identity management processes/controls; identify security risks/exposures and suggest preventive measures; conduct risk assessments and compliance audits; investigate/remediate security incidents; determine threats, coordinate preventive actions, and mitigate risks using intelligence and technologies; identify threat actors and their techniques/tools/processes
Network Engineering Intern: Provide expertise in developing, implementing, and managing public and private networks; support related network responsibilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Business Systems AnalysisRequirements AnalysisStakeholder LiaisonSystem ImplementationIT SolutionsProcess Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Intern/Co-op position?

This is a full-time employment type position.

Is this internship remote or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills will I develop in the IT Intern/Co-op roles?

You will gain experience in business systems analysis, software engineering including design, development, testing, and code reviews, and cybersecurity tasks like evaluating, testing, and monitoring IT systems.

What is the company culture like at Marathon Petroleum?

MPC is committed to being a great place to work that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops people, and fosters a collaborative team environment, guided by core values of Safety & Environmental Stewardship, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, and Collaboration.

What makes a strong candidate for this IT Intern/Co-op?

High-performing college students seeking meaningful hands-on experiences in IT fields like business systems analysis, software engineering, or cybersecurity, who can work side by side with professionals as contributing members of diverse teams.

Marathon Petroleum

Refines and markets petroleum products

About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation operates in the energy sector, focusing on refining and marketing petroleum products. They process crude oil into usable products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel at the largest refining system in the United States, located in Findlay, Ohio. Their extensive network includes branded retail locations across the country, primarily under the Marathon brand, serving individual consumers and businesses that need bulk fuel supplies. Additionally, they have a midstream subsidiary, MPLX LP, which gathers, processes, and transports crude oil and natural gas, facilitating the supply chain from raw materials to refineries. Marathon Petroleum's integrated business model allows them to control multiple stages of the supply chain, optimizing operations and reducing costs, which enhances profitability. The company's goal is to maintain strategic growth and operational excellence while serving a diverse range of clients efficiently.

Findlay, OhioHeadquarters

1887Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

10,001+Employees