Petroleum Engineer is a Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations job with over 144 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Petroleum Engineers are hired by companies in the Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations industry. The average Perm Petroleum Engineers job lasts 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations | 35 | $139,022 |
| Engineering Services | 24 | $123,730 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 21 | $134,521 |
| Petroleum Refineries | 15 | $163,527 |
| Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | 10 | $164,110 |
| Drilling Oil and Gas Wells | 8 | $98,993 |
| Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 4 | $135,954 |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3 | $142,036 |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 2 | $121,015 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 2 | $119,840 |