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 Custom Computer Programming 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.
| Company | # of Positions | Industry | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qri International, Llc | 12 | Engineering Services | $104,268 |
| Blade Energy Partners, Ltd. | 12 | Engineering Services | $115,471 |
| University Of Oklahoma | 11 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $49,262 |
| Statoil Gulf Services Llc | 11 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | $123,232 |
| Frontender Corporation | 11 | Engineering Services | $95,086 |
| Deep Well Services | 11 | Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) | $104,527 |
| Shell U.s. Hosting Company | 10 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $108,930 |
| Weatherford International, Llc | 9 | Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | $118,576 |
| U.s. Well Services, Llc | 9 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | $89,679 |
| The University Of Texas At Austin | 9 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $57,854 |
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 24 | $103,929 |
| Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) | 16 | $106,187 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | 11 | $65,632 |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10 | $115,043 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | 9 | $99,207 |
| Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services | 9 | $83,603 |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 8 | $100,623 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 7 | $82,490 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 7 | $120,907 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | 7 | $108,638 |