Entry Level Salary for Petroleum Engineers

The average salary for an entry level Petroleum Engineer is $77,546. An experienced Petroleum Engineer makes about $135,190 per year.

Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface. Petroleum engineers also find new ways to extract oil and gas from older wells. Find more career information.

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  • Remote Strategic Account Lead - Oil, Gas & Petrochemical - Commercial Metals - Columbus,OH

    A leading construction materials firm is seeking a Strategic Account Manager to drive sales in the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical sector. This fully remote role requires 8-10 years of relevant experience and strong sales and technical skills,...

  • Construction Mechanic - JF Petroleum Group - Columbus,OH

    Job Type Full-time Description The JF Petroleum Group stands as a premier leader in the North American fueling infrastructure industry, offering comprehensive turn-key solutions for distribution, construction, and service needs.

  • Petroleum Service Technician - OWL Services - Columbus,OH

    The Role We are seeking an experience Petroleum Service Technician to join our team. The Service Technician is responsible for providing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, or arranging for repairs of equipment and all operating...

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