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Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Intern/Co-op - Midstream Natural Gas and NGL Services Chemical/Mechanical/Civil/Petroleum/Electrical Engineering (Summer 2027)

Location

Houston, TX

Wage

$33.54 – $43.23/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 30, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) offers internship and co-op opportunities to high-performing college students in engineering fields, focusing on hands-on experiences and core values such as safety, integrity, and collaboration. Interns and co-ops work alongside experienced professionals in diverse teams to support midstream natural gas and NGL services.

Responsibilities

  • Support project scope development, including estimating, scheduling, design, contractor engagement, and construction oversight.
  • Assist in DOT-regulated pipeline integrity and maintenance programs.
  • Conduct field work at pipelines, compressor stations, pump stations, gas processing plants, and related facilities.
  • Support midstream initiatives across Natural Gas & NGL Services operations.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum/Natural Gas, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Concurrent enrollment in a Bachelor's degree (or higher) seeking program for the duration of the experience.
  • Strong academic performance.
  • Available to work on site 40 hours per week.
  • Valid driver's license for work-related travel.
  • Must provide reliable transportation to and from the place of work.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
  • Preferred availability for multiple work terms.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
  • Pay range: $33.54 - $43.23 per hour

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $38/hr, this posting sits about 20% above the $32/hr median for welding jobs in Houston, TX — toward the top of a $23–$41/hr middle band drawn from 82 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 68% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 323 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 188 different employers. 75 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,149 other active welding openings from 515 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (28), and Worley (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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