Intern/Co-op - Logistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE) Project Controls (Summer 2026) at Marathon Petroleum

Findlay, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Oil and Gas, Energy, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

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
Authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
Availability to work 40 hours per week
Availability for Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters
Availability for multiple work terms is preferred
Valid driver's license required (due to travel to construction sites)
Military experience a plus

Responsibilities

Work closely with L&SE Project Engineers to move projects through the 5 phases of the Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP): conceptual, feasibility, definition, implementation, and close-out/start-up
Perform schedule development and progress monitoring
Develop and integrate individual schedules into the overall project plan
Provide regular progress updates
Identify key project milestones
Conduct resource loading and leveling
Prepare periodic progress reporting to management
Learn Project Controls standards and procedures
Apply principles from construction management/project controls classes to projects ranging from tens of thousands to millions of dollars

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ControlsConstruction ManagementAccountingFinanceProject Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What degree is required for the L&SE Project Controls Intern/Co-op position?

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, or Finance; other Business majors may be considered.

What does the intern/co-op role involve in project controls?

Interns/co-ops apply principles from construction management/project controls classes to projects, including schedule development, progress monitoring, resource loading, and progress reporting, while working through the 5 phases of the Marathon Project Management Process.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, the employment type is full time.

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 health and safety, environmental stewardship, integrity, corporate citizenship, and diversity and inclusion.

What makes a strong candidate for this intern/co-op position?

High-performing college students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, or other Business majors who seek meaningful hands-on experiences and can contribute to diverse teams on real projects.

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