Intern/Co-op - Refining Mechanical Engineer (Summer 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.
• Work on more than one area of the refinery, leading to a broad understanding of how the plant operates.
• Expand written and verbal presentation skills in a professional work environment.

Area Refining Engineer / Project Engineer

• Develop and use project management skills to create project scopes, estimates, and schedules.
• Oversee the design effort and assist in the construction process as the project manager.
• MPC will provide training and educational opportunities to help develop knowledge of other engineering disciplines.
• Develop into a professional project manager who can successfully manage projects of all sizes.

Reliability Engineer

• Support the refinery's Maintenance Department through design and development of equipment related improvements.
• Perform root cause failure analysis and optimization of maintenance programs in rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, etc.).
• Troubleshoot fixed equipment such as refinery pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
• Continuously challenge to find new technology in design, materials, and repair methods to achieve refinery goals of longer running times at lower costs.

Qualifications

• Majoring in Mechanical 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.
• Positions 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 is a plus.

Pay

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