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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  • Refinery Inspection Engineer - United States Army - Bexley,OH

    Petroleum Supply Specialist Job Overview: You will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining a dependable fuel supply. This role involves overseeing the reception, storage, and distribution of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products. Your...

  • Project Engineer - Water Supply & Wastewater - V3 Companies - Columbus,OH

    V3 Companies, a multidisciplinary AEC firm, is seeking a professional engineer and project manager (4+ years' experience) in our Central Ohio office, where you will contribute to...

  • Warehouse General Utility - 12-Hour Night Shift - Abbott Laboratories - Columbus,OH

    Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices,...

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