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Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Hunker, PA

$26.75 - $36.25/hr

... Welding Inspector (CWI) in the New Stanton, PA area with experience in the oil & gas industry ... Previous CWI experience in the oil & gas industry, specifically with Midstream Compressor Stations

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Hunker, PA ยท On-site

$26.75 - $36.25/hr

... Welding Inspector (CWI) in the New Stanton, PA area with experience in the oil & gas industry ... Previous CWI experience in the oil & gas industry, specifically with Midstream Compressor Stations

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

New Stanton, PA ยท On-site

$26.25 - $35.50/hr

... Welding Inspector (CWI) in the New Stanton, PA area with experience in the oil & gas industry ... Previous CWI experience in the oil & gas industry, specifically with Midstream Compressor Stations

Quality Engineer (Oil & Gas)

Fort Worth, TX ยท On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Prepare inspection test reports and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECN) as required ... Oil & Gas domain experience is required Company Description Who We Are: Quest Global delivers world ...

Sales Executive, Oil & Gas

TX ยท Remote

$50K - $500K/yr

... oil and gas operators manage the full lifecycle of field operations - from ... inspections and leak detection through repair verification, regulatory and voluntary reporting ...

Liaise with inspectors as required Be responsible for the accuracy and content of their own work ... Experience within Oil & Gas or construction. An understanding of company quality , safety, health ...

Liaise with inspectors as required Be responsible for the accuracy and content of their own work ... Experience within Oil & Gas or construction. An understanding of company quality , safety, health ...

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How much do oil gas inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil gas inspector in the United States is $27.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an oil gas inspector?

Oil Gas Inspectors are professionals responsible for ensuring that oil and gas operations comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. They inspect facilities, equipment, and processes to identify hazards, verify compliance with industry regulations, and recommend corrective actions when necessary. Their work helps prevent accidents, protect the environment, and ensure safe practices in the extraction, processing, and transportation of oil and gas. Oil Gas Inspectors may also investigate incidents, review permits, and provide guidance to companies on best practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an oil gas inspector?

To thrive as an Oil Gas Inspector, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, safety regulations, and industry standards, often supported by a relevant technical degree or certification. Familiarity with inspection tools, non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, and specialized software like inspection reporting systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for ensuring compliance and clear reporting. These skills and qualities are essential to maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in the oil and gas industry.

What are some typical challenges oil gas inspectors face during site inspections, and how can they be managed?

Oil Gas Inspectors often encounter challenges such as ensuring compliance with strict safety regulations, identifying potential hazards in complex or remote environments, and keeping up with evolving industry standards. Managing these challenges requires strong attention to detail, effective communication with site personnel, and continuous professional development through training. Building good relationships with team members and staying current on regulatory updates can help inspectors address issues proactively and maintain high safety and quality standards.

What is the difference between Oil Gas Inspector vs Pipeline Inspector?

AspectOil Gas InspectorPipeline Inspector
CertificationsAPI certifications, safety trainingAPI certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentRefineries, drilling sites, production facilitiesPipeline routes, construction sites, maintenance areas
Industry UsageOil and gas production, refiningTransporting oil and gas via pipelines
Job FocusInspecting equipment, safety compliance, quality controlInspecting pipeline integrity, welds, and installation

Both Oil Gas Inspectors and Pipeline Inspectors work in the oil and gas industry, often requiring similar certifications and safety training. While Oil Gas Inspectors focus on production facilities and equipment, Pipeline Inspectors specialize in pipeline systems and infrastructure. Their roles are complementary, ensuring safety and compliance across different stages of oil and gas operations.

How do you become an oil and gas inspector?

To become an oil and gas inspector, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by relevant technical training or an associate degree in engineering, safety, or a related field. Gaining experience in the oil and gas industry and obtaining certifications such as API Inspector certifications or safety credentials can improve job prospects; some positions may also require knowledge of industry regulations and inspection tools.
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Infographic showing various Oil Gas Inspector job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,905 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

Substation Engineer (Oil & Gas) (62147)

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc

Lakewood, CO โ€ข On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Substationย Engineer (Oil & Gas)About MC&Iย 

Mission Critical & Industrials (MC&I) is a growing consulting and engineering arm of NEI focused on the design and delivery of complex electrical infrastructure for demanding environments, including data centers, oil & gasย operationsย and large-scale commercial and industrial facilities. MC&I supports high-impact infrastructure projects for clients, some of whom rank in the top ten of their respective industry segments across North America. The group combines the momentum of a team that is actively building with the stability of an established firm with more than 40 years of industry presence and over 300 engineers. Engineersย remainย engaged across the full project lifecycle, from early concept and planning through detailed design and execution support. The work emphasizes sound judgment, strong client relationships, and practical business thinking. MC&I offers an environment where engineers can contribute ideas, build lasting professional relationships, and help shape a long-term legacy of engineering excellence.ย 

About the Positionย 

As a Senior Physical Engineer in theย Oil & Gasย group, you willย be responsible forย performing engineering design and analysisย of substation projects for various clients within Canada and the US in the industrial spaceย under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will supportย mutual success with both the clients and NEI byย providingย qualityย deliverablesย that are on time and within the defined budget.ย 

Salary Range: $110,000ย - $150,000ย / yearย 
The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.ย ย 

Essential Responsibilitiesย Whatย you willย do:ย 
  • 50% QA / QC work:ย Implement the NEI Quality Assurance Plan.ย Checkย the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy.ย 

  • 20% Training:ย Train junior level engineers and designers in areas of physical design of electrical substationsย & BESS facilities.ย 

  • 20% Writing:ย Write technical go-bysย and training documents.ย Assistย with the creation and enforcement of technical standards across the department.ย 

  • Phase Manager (PPM):ย Your primary responsibility will be technical leadership, short-term focus on project scope, budget, and execution, and ensuring technical quality. Consult regularly with the Team Lead on key decisions and activities.ย 

Additional Responsibilities:ย 
  • Work closely withย Directors, Project and Program Managers,ย and Team Leads on projects within the departmentย โ€“ MC&I.ย 

  • Perform the review of detailed physical engineering for all aspects of electric power substations including multi-disciplinary coordination.ย 

  • Typical design products might include general arrangements, elevation views, site layout, bill of materials, equipment specifications, bus sizing for ampacity and structural requirements, grounding plan and details, and conduit plan and details.ย Some other civilย focusedย scopes may be integratedย โ€“ย such asย site plans,ย grading plan, stormwater modeling, erosion control design, hydrology analysis, development of SWPPPs, BMPโ€™s, site permitting, and stormwater reports.ย ย 

  • Review submittals for conformance with (owner, client) specifications and design to meet all required codes.ย 

  • Prepare hand and computer-based calculations and models for physicalย designs.ย 

  • Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and proposals for complex projects.ย 

  • Manage deliverables and deadlines to ensure they are submitted on time for both internal QA/QC deadlines and external deadlines toย client.ย 

  • Ensure that client requirements, specifications, and expectations areย being met.ย 

  • Provide coaching and mentoring to Team Members.ย 

  • Perform occasional field inspection and construction supervision services when needed.ย 

  • Checkย the work of designers, drafters, and engineers for overall quality and accuracy.ย 

  • Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, undergraduate, and graduate classes asย appropriate forย advancement and asย requiredย toย maintainย quality of work.ย 

  • Complete safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.ย 

Must Haveย 
  • Education:ย Bachelorโ€™s in Civil or Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technologyย from an accredited institution.ย 

  • Experience:ย 5+ years of relevant engineering or field experience.ย 

  • Licensure:ย P. E. is Preferred

  • Skills:ย Proficiencyย with AutoCAD,ย MathCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite. Effective written and oral communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.ย 

Working Conditionsย 
  • Work Environment:ย Work is performed in an officeย settingย and some field workย is alsoย requiredย 
  • Travel: Typical: 15 - 25%
  • Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  • Managerial Responsibilities:ย Team Member shouldย identifyย discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of supervisor or engineer responsible for the projectย in a timely manner.ย  Team Memberโ€™s workย productย should be self-checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer responsible for the project.ย 
About NEI Electric Power Engineeringย 

Serving Others. Enrichingย Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for three straight years (20202026), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEIโ€™s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.ย 

Since NEIโ€™s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members with diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart out path into the future.ย 

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminateย on the basis ofย race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status,ย martialย status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.ย ย 

Team Member Benefitsย 

We believe that taking care of our team members is of theย utmostย importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industryย involvement;ย providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles.ย Outย comprehensive benefits package includes:ย ย 

  • 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disabilityย 

  • Voluntary Life Insuranceย 

  • 401(k) with employer match; 100% immediate vestingย 

  • Annual & discretionary bonus programsย 

  • Paid time offย 

  • Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferencesย 

  • Paid parental leaveย 

  • Tuition reimbursementย 

  • Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion.ย ย 

  • Annual team building budgetย 

  • Remote or in office work environmentย 

  • Career development, training, and coaching opportunitiesย 

  • Pet insurance.ย