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 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 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 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.
• Become a professional project manager who successfully manages projects of all sizes.

Reliability Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineers

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

Process Control / Technical Service Engineers

• Work on a wide array of projects in support of the process control systems installed throughout the refinery and products movements areas.
• Support real-time control and data acquisition functions in support of operating the refinery process and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot system power supply problems.
• Perform control system programming, hardware and software lifecycle replacement projects.
• Install and troubleshoot communication networks.
• Monitor control system performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Major in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong academic performance.
• Authorization to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Availability for 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 is a plus.

Pay

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