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Project Engineer I/II

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

La Palma, CA · HybridFull-time$93–160K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$93–160K/yr
Location
La Palma, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TWIC Or Ability To ObtainValid Driver's License

Job overview

Marathon Petroleum’s Logistics & Storage Engineering organization is seeking a Project Engineer for its Pipeline Integrity Engineering team. The engineer manages assigned projects across planning, design, bidding, construction, and close-out, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and local authorities. The role is based in La Palma, California, follows a hybrid work schedule, and requires travel to field locations or fabrication sites up to 25–35% of the time.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementProject PlanningEngineering DesignEquipment SelectionMaterial SelectionProject BiddingContractor SelectionConstruction OversightManagement of ChangeSafety OversightEnvironmental OversightProject ControlsSchedulingEstimatingCost ManagementProductivity AnalysisContracting PlansBid EvaluationEngineering StandardsRegulatory RequirementsCommunication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Registered Professional EngineerValid Driver's LicenseTWIC or Ability to Obtain2+ Years Industry Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

La Palma, California

Full time

00025080

An exciting career awaits you

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Logistics & Storage Engineering (L&SE) is an engineering service and project management organization comprised of engineering and other resources that primarily manage project work associated with pipeline, terminals, and marine organizations within MPLX.

L&SE is seeking a Project Engineer for our Pipeline Integrity Engineering team. The project engineer manages and is responsible for all aspects of assigned projects including project scope, estimate, schedule, engineering design, equipment and material selection, project bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, management of change, safety and environmental oversight, and any other project tasks necessary to complete a successful project. The location for this position is La Palma, CA.

MPC prides itself on having the highest level of safety and quality in the industry, and we expect our project engineers to hold themselves to that high standard as well.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage multiple projects of varying magnitude and complexity through phases of the Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP) including Conceptual, Feasibility, Definition, Implementation, and Start-up/Close-out.

  • Collaborate with other departments, subject matter experts, technicians, and vendors to obtain pertinent information to complete the planning, design, and execution of proposed projects as well as working closely with the team to obtain construction permits from local authorities.

  • Monitor and control project performance during Project Execution stage to ensure project meets agreed quality, cost, and time parameters in a safe and environmentally sound manner.

  • Collaborate with Project Controls on project administration (scheduling, estimating, cost management, schedule management, etc.) to optimize project resources. Conduct productivity analysis to identify and resolve critical variances so that project can achieve established objectives.

  • Coordinate with Supply Chain in the development of a contracting plan; prepare bid requests and evaluate based on sound engineering and business principles.

  • Keep accurate and current project documentation to maintain all documentation necessary.

  • Develop and maintain working knowledge and ability to apply engineering standards and regulatory requirements as they relate to the projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university OR registered professional engineer (with relevant experience). Civil, Mechanical, or similar discipline are preferred.

  • Work Environment: travel to field locations or fabrication sites will be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

  • Communication Skills: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of individuals/employees.

  • Work Experience: Candidates with all levels of industry experience are encouraged to apply; no minimum experience is required but at least 2-3 years of experience are preferred.

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIRED:

The work location is La Palma, CA.

Travel up to 25-35% of the time is expected, including some overnight travel.

We offer a hybrid work schedule.

Driver’s License required

Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC.

RELOCATION:

Relocation assistance is available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university OR registered professional engineer (with relevant experience) required. Civil, Mechanical, or similar disciplines are preferred.• Candidates with all levels of industry experience are encouraged to apply; no minimum experience is required but at least 2-3 years of experience are preferred.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

La Palma, California

Job Requisition ID:

00025080

Pay Min/Max:

$93,000.00 - $160,300.00 Salary

Grade:

10 - 11

Location Address:

6 Centerpointe Dr Ste 500

Additional locations:

Education:

Bachelors: Engineering (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\_/Department\_of\_Labor\_EEOC\_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,137 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$93–160K/yr
  • California median$106–155K/yr317 salary ranges
  • US median$96–145K/yr2,719 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $127K, is 4% below the California median midpoint ($131K) — in the middle half of Project Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 402 open Project Engineer jobs in California and 5,137 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,977 postings).
Education
3,125 of the 5,137 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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