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How much do planning engineer oil gas jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for planning engineer oil gas in the United States is $100,259.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Planning Engineer Oil Gas position, and why are they important?

A Planning Engineer in Oil & Gas requires a solid background in engineering (often mechanical or civil), strong analytical abilities, and experience with project management methodologies. Proficiency with project planning software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, as well as knowledge of industry standards and certifications like PMP, is highly valuable. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills help professionals excel in cross-functional teams and adapt to changing project demands. These skills ensure that complex projects are planned effectively, stay on schedule and budget, and meet strict safety and regulatory requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by Planning Engineers in the oil and gas industry?

Planning Engineers in the oil and gas sector often deal with the complexities of coordinating large-scale, multidisciplinary projects that involve strict timelines and significant safety regulations. One key challenge is adapting plans in response to changing project scopes, unforeseen site conditions, or supply chain delays. Collaboration with various departments—such as procurement, construction, and safety—is essential to keep all stakeholders informed and prevent bottlenecks. Tackling these challenges requires flexibility, attention to detail, and strong communication skills, making the role both demanding and highly rewarding for those who thrive in fast-paced project environments.

What is a Planning Engineer Oil Gas job?

A Planning Engineer in the oil and gas industry is responsible for developing project schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring timely execution of engineering and construction activities. They use planning tools like Primavera P6 to track progress, manage risks, and optimize workflows. Their role involves close collaboration with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align project timelines with budget and scope requirements. Effective planning helps minimize delays and cost overruns, ensuring successful project completion in this highly complex and regulated industry.

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Infographic showing various Planning Engineer Oil Gas job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,259 per year, or $48.2 per hour.
Oil and Gas Operations Performance Engineer

Oil and Gas Operations Performance Engineer

ProSidian Consulting

Washington, DC • Remote

$78K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm that delivers value to clients through tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of global professionals to complete a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Oil and Gas Operations Performance Engineer | Oil and Gas Operations Monitoring & Lifecycle Performance Support [DOE0050050] for Program Support on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected) in The CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Area Clearance Designation(s): STD Background Chk Contract Contingent, generally located across the CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Across The District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region supporting a a department within the US Department of Energy [The Loan Programs Office (LPO)] that provides attractive debt financing for high-impact, large-scale energy infrastructure projects in the United States.

The Oil and Gas Operations Performance Engineer | Oil and Gas Operations Monitoring & Lifecycle Performance Support [DOE0050050] is aligned with GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant.

We seek Oil and Gas Operations Performance Engineer | Oil and Gas Operations Monitoring & Lifecycle Performance Support [DOE0050050] candidates with relevant Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Clients such as DOE.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Oil and Gas Operations Performance Engineer [Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services] aligned with the Oil and Gas Operations Monitoring & Lifecycle Performance Support Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline in the Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Industry Sector focussing on RM | Risk Management Solutions for clients such as U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) | DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program Generally Located In CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) and across the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region (Of Country/World) Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected).

 Serves as a Oil and Gas Operations Performance Engineer within the Oil and Gas Operations Monitoring & Lifecycle Performance Support swim lane, delivering bankable, technically defensible Independent Engineering advisory services by converting discipline-specific engineering, construction, compliance, operating, commercial, and risk findings into lender-ready due diligence, monitoring, certification, and decision-support outputs.

Serve as a Oil and Gas Operations Performance Engineer - Oil and Gas Operations Monitoring & Lifecycle Performance Support Specialist (Labor Category: Senior Consultant II) to provide Oil and Gas Operations Monitoring & Lifecycle Performance Support Operations / Technical as part of an as part of an Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services | Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Advisory / Technical Due Diligence / Credit Evaluation / Lifecycle Monitoring Team that provides Engineering Services.  This includes activities that address and Operational KPI monitoring: Monitors operational KPIs, throughput, efficiency, yield, production performance, and debt-service support capability.  Assesses operational readiness, asset performance, production ramp-up, efficiency, yield, and reliability indicators. Support requirements for Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services related to  Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Advisory / Technical Due Diligence / Credit Evaluation / Lifecycle Monitoring.  These roles collectively cover the EDF requirement areas of:  Technical due diligence | Credit and financing support | Construction monitoring | EPC oversight | Conditions Precedent validation | Disbursement certification | Completion certification | Operations monitoring | Long-term debt-service viability assessment | Independent engineering assurance and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Oil and Gas Operations Performance Engineer | Oil and Gas Operations Monitoring & Lifecycle Performance Support [DOE0050050]

Provides Independent Engineering advisory support for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities, with emphasis on oil and gas operating metrics, throughput, production, reliability, and efficiency. Reviews project documentation, evaluates technical and commercial interfaces, identifies risks and mitigations, validates assumptions, supports conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews where applicable, and prepares defensible work products including performance dashboards, bottleneck analysis, downtime reports, operating assumptions, and optimization recommendations. Coordinates with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to support timely lender and DOE decision-making.

The role(s) are located in the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region, at or near CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States).  Initially identified Work Site Address (Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected):  1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Oil and Gas Operations Performance Engineer | Oil and Gas Operations Monitoring & Lifecycle Performance Support [DOE0050050] Candidates:

10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience; demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or related technical field. PE, PMP, CSP, API, NACE/AMPP, PMI, or discipline-specific credentials preferred where applicable.

10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience; demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.

Skills Required

Primarily focused on Engineering Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Oil and Gas Operations Monitoring & Lifecycle Performance Support Functional Area Activities. 

Independent engineering review; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) - Style documentation discipline; technical due diligence; risk assessment; oil and gas operating metrics, throughput, production, reliability, and efficiency; data room review; information request tracking; report writing; Excel-based analysis; stakeholder coordination; and clear presentation of findings for credit, construction, monitoring, and certification decisions.

Competencies Required

  • Technical judgment; independence and objectivity; analytical rigor; attention to detail; defensible documentation; client service orientation; cross-functional collaboration; issue escalation; quality mindset; schedule discipline; and ability to translate technical evidence into actionable risk, compliance, and financing implications.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

  • Ancillary role detail: may participate in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of Independent Engineer reports for DOE, LPO, credit, and program governance stakeholders.
  • The DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program represents DOE/LPO-supported financing and lifecycle oversight activities for large-scale U.S. energy infrastructure projects, requiring independent engineering, technical due diligence, credit evaluation, construction monitoring, operational performance assessment, and risk management services to support financing decisions and protect government lending interests throughout the project lifecycle.  DOE financing activities that support U.S. energy infrastructure, energy security, domestic production, and strategic energy investments. The financing authority itself would typically be administered through the DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO).
  • The Loan Programs Office (LPO) is the financing arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, responsible for providing Direct loans, loan guarantees, credit assistance, and project finance support for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects in the United States.  The LPO evaluates projects from Technical, Engineering, Financial, Commercial, Environmental, Regulatory, Construction, and Operational perspectives before financing decisions are made. 
  • Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services are needed for complex energy projects. DOE/LPO frequently requires independent technical reviews similar to those used by commercial lenders, export credit agencies, multilateral development banks, and institutional project finance investors.  An EDF-style Independent Engineering engagement could include:
  • - Upstream Oil & Gas (Exploration and production | Reservoir development | Drilling programs)
  • - Midstream (Pipelines | Compression facilities | LNG infrastructure | Storage terminals)
  • - Downstream (Refineries | Petrochemical facilities | Processing plants)
  • - Power & Utilities (Generation facilities | Transmission infrastructure | Grid modernization | Energy storage)

Other Details

Role supports NAICS 541330 Engineering Services for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program/Loan Programs Office (LPO) energy infrastructure financing, with work performed for high-impact oil and gas, power, utilities, and infrastructure projects. Outputs must be independent, traceable to source evidence, suitable for lender review, and aligned with technical due diligence, construction monitoring, EPC oversight, completion certification, operations monitoring, and long-term debt-service viability assessment needs.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees must meet the requirements of their roles: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian.

Eight ProSidian Global Competencies

  1. Personal Effectiveness - The ability to manage tasks, time, and relationships efficiently, achieving consistent, impactful results.
  2. Continuous Learning - Ongoing pursuit of knowledge, skills, and adaptability to remain relevant, competent, and professionally competitive.
  3. Leadership - Inspiring, guiding, and motivating others toward shared goals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strategic organizational success.
  4. Client Service - Delivering responsive, high-quality solutions that address client needs, build trust, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
  5. Business Management - Coordinating people, processes, and resources to achieve strategic objectives, operational efficiency, and sustainable organizational performance.
  6. Business Development - Identifying, pursuing, and securing growth opportunities through strategic relationships, market insight, and innovative solutions.
  7. Technical Expertise - Applying specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience to solve complex problems with accuracy.
  8. Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership) - Generating creative solutions, sharing insights, and influencing industry direction through expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio; and able to quickly learn other too...

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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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