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Mewbourne Oil Company

Petroleum Engineer

Perryton, TX · On-site

Petroleum Engineer FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt Salary: BOE Location: Hobbs NM, Perryton, TX, and ... Analyze data and performance metrics to drive future efficiency gains. * Write procedures and AFEs ...

Mewbourne Oil Company

Petroleum Engineer

Hobbs, NM · On-site

Petroleum Engineer FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt Salary: BOE Location: Hobbs NM, Perryton, TX, and ... Analyze data and performance metrics to drive future efficiency gains. * Write procedures and AFEs ...

Mewbourne Oil Company

Petroleum Engineer

Perryton, TX · On-site

Petroleum Engineer FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt Salary: BOE Location: Hobbs NM, Perryton, TX, and ... Analyze data and performance metrics to drive future efficiency gains. * Write procedures and AFEs ...

Mewbourne Oil Company

Petroleum Engineer

Perryton, TX · On-site

Petroleum Engineer FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt Salary: BOE Location: Hobbs NM, Perryton, TX, and ... Analyze data and performance metrics to drive future efficiency gains. * Write procedures and AFEs ...

Mewbourne Oil Company

Petroleum Engineer

Woodward, OK · On-site

Petroleum Engineer FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt Salary: BOE Location: Hobbs NM, Perryton, TX, and ... Analyze data and performance metrics to drive future efficiency gains. * Write procedures and AFEs ...

Mewbourne Oil Company

Petroleum Engineer

Woodward, OK · On-site

Petroleum Engineer FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt Salary: BOE Location: Hobbs NM, Perryton, TX, and ... Analyze data and performance metrics to drive future efficiency gains. * Write procedures and AFEs ...

Chevron

2026-2027 Petroleum Engineer - Full Time

Minot, ND · On-site +1

$108K - $150K/yr

... data scientists, and / or software developers. Petroleum engineers develop technical skills in production and reservoir engineering assignments focused on asset development planning, production ...

Ryder Scott Company

In addition, there is a growing necessity to establish and integrate data analytic tools that lead ... Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required - preferably Petroleum Engineering * Minimum 7 years ...

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How much do petroleum data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for petroleum data engineer 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 Petroleum Data Engineer vs Reservoir Engineer?

AspectPetroleum Data EngineerReservoir Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning and managing data systems for petroleum exploration and productionAnalyzing subsurface data to optimize reservoir performance
Required SkillsData management, programming, database systemsReservoir simulation, geological analysis, fluid dynamics
Work EnvironmentData centers, IT teams, exploration sitesOffices, field sites, geological labs
Industry UsageOil & gas companies, data service providersOil & gas exploration and production companies

Petroleum Data Engineers focus on managing and analyzing data systems to support exploration and production, while Reservoir Engineers analyze subsurface data to optimize reservoir performance. Both roles are essential in the oil and gas industry but differ in their core responsibilities and skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Petroleum Data Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,025 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Petroleum Engineer

Perryton, TX • On-site

Mewbourne Oil Company
51 - 200 employees
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Petroleum Engineer

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Salary: BOE

Location: Hobbs NM, Perryton, TX, and Woodward, OK

This role is designed to provide comprehensive training that lays the foundation for a long-term career with Mewbourne Oil Company. Over the course of approximately 3‑ to 5‑year training period, you will gain exposure to all key operational disciplines, including drilling, completions, production, and HSE. Mewbourne Oil Company is committed to developing well‑rounded engineers, and our “boots on the ground” philosophy places operations engineers as close to the wellsite as possible to streamline supervision and promote efficient, responsible operations.

Possible Ares of Responsibility:

  • Drilling: design and supervise the drilling process, select the drilling techniques, equipment, and materials needed.
  • Completion: Design and wellsite supervision of perforating, hydraulic fracturing, acidizing, and drill-outs. Material sourcing and logistics related to each.
  • Production: monitor production rates and implement strategies to maximize extraction efficiency. This may involve artificial lift design, surface equipment design, chemical program design, evaluation of compression, emission control design, automation, troubleshooting problems such as equipment malfunctions or wellbore integrity issues. Design facilities for separation and measurement of oil, gas, and water. Coordinate pipeline connections to midstream providers.

Possible Additional Duties:

  • Troubleshoot problems related to each discipline.
  • Analyze data and performance metrics to drive future efficiency gains.
  • Write procedures and AFEs for projects. Manage project budgets and expenses by estimating costs for equipment, materials, and labor. Identify cost-saving opportunities and strive to optimize project economics.
  • Stay up to date on industry advancements and research new technologies to improve extraction techniques, increase production rates, and reduce environmental impact.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, landmen, drilling crews, and environmental scientists, to achieve project objectives collaboratively.
  • Maintain detailed records of operations, including drilling logs, production data, and environmental monitoring reports, and prepare technical reports and presentations for management and regulatory agencies.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Technical Proficiency
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem-solving Skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Communication Skills
  • Project Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Safety Consciousness
  • Adaptability
  • Ethical Conduct

Education and Experience:

  • Required - B.S. in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering
  • 2-5 years of O&G Engineering experience.
  • Oil and gas experience required.

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