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Channel Personnel Services

Project Engineer

Midland, TX

$130K - $160K/yr

Management of third-party contract resources * Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum ...

The Pennsylvania State University

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses on petroleum and natural gas engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics applied to energy systems. The ...

System Soft Technologies

Engineer III

Dallas, TX · On-site

$110K - $166K/yr

Engineering studies * Technical specifications * Contracts and project documentation * Regulatory ... Petroleum Engineering * 4+ years of relevant engineering and/or project management experience ...

Utulsa

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Tulsa, OK · On-site

... graduate students and based on models developed in research projects. Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Science, Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical ...

YK Solutions LLC

Engineer III

Dallas, TX

... third-party contract resources * Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters ... or Petroleum Engineering Work Experience * Experience and training related to transmission ...

Melroseresources

Operations Geologist

Houston, TX · On-site

Cooperate closely with petroleum engineers and drilling engineers to ensure that all well ... contracts Supervise and QC work by contractors including design institutes Show proactive ...

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How much do contract graduate petroleum engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract graduate petroleum engineering in the United States is $80,025.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Graduate Petroleum Engineering vs Contract Junior Petroleum Engineer?

AspectContract Graduate Petroleum EngineeringContract Junior Petroleum Engineer
QualificationsRecent petroleum engineering degree, possibly some internshipsEntry-level petroleum engineering role, may require some work experience
Work EnvironmentTraining-focused, supervised projects, learning-orientedHands-on engineering tasks, project support, fieldwork
Employer UsageOil & gas companies, consulting firms, contractorsOil & gas companies, service providers, contractors

Contract Graduate Petroleum Engineering positions are designed for recent graduates gaining industry experience, focusing on training and development. Contract Junior Petroleum Engineer roles are for entry-level engineers actively working on projects. Both roles often overlap in qualifications and work environment, but the graduate position emphasizes learning, while the junior role involves more direct engineering tasks.

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Infographic showing various Contract Graduate Petroleum Engineering job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 95% Full Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,025 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Project Engineer

Channel Personnel Services

Midland, TX

$130K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

  • Direct and/or perform engineering and/or project management activities related to design, procurement, construction, or optimization of company assets including but not limited to:
  • Transmission and/or gathering systems, measurement and regulation facilities, compressor and pump stations and dehydration plants
  • Hydrocarbon storage facilities
  • Construction plans and implementation
  • Management of third-party contract resources
  • Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters




QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering with 7+ years experience.
  • Experience and training related to:
  • Transmission/gathering pipeline operations
  • Liquids measurement and regulation activities
  • Processing and/or storage operations
  • Company/governmental operating and safety procedures
  • Pipeline stress/strain analyses
  • Experience in engineering design and knowledge of criteria for pipeline systems
  • Experience at this level is typically attained with seven or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management
  • Experience in use and function of applications such as: Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.
  • Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence

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