Petroleum Engineer is a Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services job with over 1,998 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Petroleum Engineers are hired by companies in the Management, Scientific, and Technical 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, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 6 | $96,574 |
| Support Activities for Mining | 5 | $90,501 |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 5 | $95,855 |
| Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $107,702 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 5 | $118,876 |
| Temporary Help Services | 4 | $95,727 |
| Professional Organizations | 4 | $88,946 |
| Natural Gas Extraction | 4 | $127,832 |
| Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | 4 | $73,637 |
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 4 | $160,379 |