Intern/Co-op - Refining Electrical Engineering (Fall 2026)

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with industry codes and best practices.
• Build critical thinking skills.
• Gain an understanding of how all engineering disciplines work together as a cohesive team.
• Gain knowledge of various aspects of a refinery by working with a team of professionals.
• Expand written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment.
• 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 the area teams.
• Help analyze failures of equipment, develop solutions for recurring equipment difficulties, submit Project Request Forms (PRF’s) to implement solutions, and understand equipment maintenance strategies.
• Use electrical analysis software to solve coordination issues and run Arc Flash studies for the power system, as well as learn and understand about how our critical Refinery Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) are applied.
• Work on a wide array of projects in support of the process control systems installed throughout the refinery and products movements areas.
• Troubleshoot system power supply problems, control system programming, hardware and software lifecycle replacement projects, install and troubleshoot communication networks, and monitor control system performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters.
• Availability for multiple work terms is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program.
• Military experience a plus.

Pay

MIN - $32.31 per hour / MAX - $40.89 per hour

Benefits

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About the Role

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.