Petroleum Engineer is a Geothermal Electric Power Generation job with over 1,998 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Petroleum Engineers are hired by companies in the Management Consulting Services 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.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Management Consulting Services | 2 | $118,799 |
| Geothermal Electric Power Generation | 2 | $97,635 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 2 | $116,501 |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control | 2 | $81,068 |
| Commercial Banking | 2 | $121,285 |
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 2 | $96,616 |
| All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 2 | $85,145 |
| Water Supply and Irrigation Systems | 1 | $77,085 |
| Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 1 | $84,198 |
| Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining | 1 | $106,579 |