Petroleum Engineer is a Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anadarko Petroleum Corporation | 8 | Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction | $107,226 |
| Tally Personnel, Llc | 7 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | $82,686 |
| Metroworth Consulting Llc | 7 | Engineering Services | $164,166 |
| Geomechanics Technologies, Inc. | 7 | Support Activities for Mining | $92,028 |
| Xecta Digital Labs Ltd. | 6 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | $132,413 |
| University Of Wyoming | 6 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $60,784 |
| Pioneer Natural Resources Usa, Inc. | 6 | Crude Petroleum Extraction | $99,552 |
| Linn Operating, Inc. | 6 | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | $129,990 |
| Landy Energy Services, Inc. | 6 | Engineering Services | $91,114 |
| Knowledge Reservoir Llc | 6 | Engineering Services | $99,209 |
| 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 |