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TekWissen

SAP Oil & Gas Consultant

Houston, TX

$60.25 - $82.25/hr

... software engineering, and systems integration. www.tekwissen.com We are currently seeking a ... Oil & Gas Consultant for a 6 month project in Houston, TX Qualifications Required: DS1 GSAP ...

Pioneer Production Services

Project Engineer I

Houston, TX · On-site

$46 - $48/hr

... the oil, gas, and offshore marine industries. The company offers a wide range of services ... Job Summary We are seeking an entry-level Project Engineer I to support the development of Gas and ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrylevel oil gas engineer in the United States is $68,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entrylevel Oil Gas Engineer vs Entry-Level Petroleum Geologist?

AspectEntrylevel Oil Gas EngineerEntry-Level Petroleum Geologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Petroleum Engineering or related fieldBachelor's in Geology or Earth Sciences
Work EnvironmentOffshore platforms, drilling sites, office settingsExploration sites, laboratories, office environments
Industry UsageDesigning drilling operations, optimizing extractionMapping reservoirs, analyzing geological data

While both roles are entry-level positions in the oil and gas industry, the Entrylevel Oil Gas Engineer focuses on engineering aspects like drilling and production, whereas the Entry-Level Petroleum Geologist specializes in geological analysis and exploration. They share similar educational backgrounds but differ in daily tasks and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Entrylevel Oil Gas Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,617 per year, or $33 per hour.

Staff Chemical Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell

Houston, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 80 rated construction

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is searching for a Staff Chemical Engineer to join our growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Houston, TX.  This is an exciting opportunity to grow your technical design experience and leadership skills at a 100% employee-owned firm voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

The Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice executes complex projects across the industry, from midstream and logistics facilities and refining assets, to chemical production plants and renewables and emerging market opportunities.  This position will allow you the opportunity to bring an innovative perspective to define and develop engineering, procurement, and construction projects, and the opportunity for direct client interaction while engaging your technical skills and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Staff Chemical Engineer will work on an integrated design team within our Oil, Gas & Chemical division to perform the following duties:

  • Perform process design calculations and develop deliverables such as hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process simulations, Heat and Material Balances (H&MB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Perform chemical engineering design activities on projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
  • Perform work that involves conventional engineering practices but may involve a variety of complex features.
  • May coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience.
  • 3 years of chemical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
  • Successful completion of FE exam preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Experience in process simulation software (i.e. HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus, HTRI) is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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