Petroleum Engineer is a Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations job with over 1,998 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Petroleum Engineers are hired by companies in the Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Energy Llc | 2 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | $138,466 |
| Eclipse Resources I, L.p. | 2 | Drilling Oil and Gas Wells | $75,234 |
| Durango Resources Corp. | 2 | Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining | $104,593 |
| Drilling Info, Inc. | 2 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | $117,738 |
| Dr. Michael J. Economides Consultants, Inc. | 2 | Engineering Services | $103,959 |
| Daissa Inc. | 2 | Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | $131,113 |
| Consurgo India Llc | 2 | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | $118,009 |
| Compass Directional Guidance, Inc. | 2 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | $100,828 |
| Cobalt International Energy, Inc. | 2 | Petroleum Refineries | $182,437 |
| Cimarex Energy Co | 2 | Drilling Oil and Gas Wells | $100,079 |
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $72,654 |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 1 | $99,902 |
| Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing | 1 | $86,008 |
| Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing | 1 | $77,820 |
| Coal Mining | 1 | $214,074 |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 1 | $55,078 |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 1 | $38,875 |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 1 | $69,722 |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 1 | $165,859 |