Petroleum Engineer is a Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences job with over 1,998 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Petroleum Engineers are hired by companies in the Engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services | 498 | $101,624 |
| Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | 441 | $100,219 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 424 | $116,948 |
| Petroleum Refineries | 97 | $110,605 |
| Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | 95 | $138,749 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 62 | $57,469 |
| Drilling Oil and Gas Wells | 56 | $106,217 |
| Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 47 | $99,686 |
| Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction | 27 | $107,096 |
| Crude Petroleum Extraction | 26 | $139,656 |