Intern/Co-op - Refining Electrical Engineering (Fall 2027)

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.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with industry codes and best practices, build critical thinking skills, and understand 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 who run a specific portion of the refining process.
• Expand written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment.

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Project Engineers

• Work on 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 develop into professional project managers who successfully manage projects of all sizes.

Reliability Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineers

• Troubleshoot Electrical & Instrumentation issues at the refinery.
• Analyze equipment failures, develop solutions for recurring difficulties, and submit Project Request Forms (PRFs) to implement solutions.
• Understand equipment maintenance strategies and use electrical analysis software to solve coordination issues and run Arc Flash studies for the power system.
• Learn how Refinery Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) are applied.

Process Control / Technical Service Engineers

• Work on a wide array of projects supporting process control systems installed throughout the refinery and products movement areas.
• Troubleshoot system power supply problems, control system programming, hardware and software lifecycle replacement projects, and install and troubleshoot communication networks.
• Monitor control system performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Major in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong academic performance.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Concurrent enrollment in a degree-seeking program.
• Military experience a plus.

Pay

MIN – $32.92 per hour / MAX – $41.67 per hour