Petroleum Engineer is a Engineering Services job with over 1,998 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Petroleum Engineers are hired by companies in the Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing industry. The average H1B Petroleum Engineers job lasts 1,016 days.
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
| Company | # of Positions | Industry | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 171 | Engineering Services | $87,621 |
| Hess Corporation | 98 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $109,656 |
| Conocophillips Company | 91 | Petroleum Refineries | $110,158 |
| Baker Hughes Incorporated | 84 | Engineering Services | $89,472 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | 70 | Engineering Services | $93,827 |
| Broken Hill Proprietary (usa), Inc. | 68 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | $152,917 |
| Shell International Exploration And Production Inc. | 57 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $103,602 |
| Petrotel Inc. | 54 | Engineering Services | $90,722 |
| Chevron Corporation | 53 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $138,352 |
| Shell Exploration And Production Company | 43 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $123,705 |
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing | 3 | $88,428 |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 3 | $106,949 |
| Other Business Support Services | 3 | $95,687 |
| Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices | 3 | $123,309 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 3 | $101,379 |
| Pump and Compressor Manufacturing | 2 | $89,721 |
| Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | 2 | $118,009 |
| Office Administrative Services | 2 | $115,784 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 2 | $100,402 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2 | $95,451 |