Professional Engineer (PE) License

Oil & Gas Certification · 74 related jobs

The PE License is the highest standard of professional competence for engineers in the United States. It is issued by state boards and allows engineers to sign and seal engineering documents, take legal responsibility for projects, and offer services directly to the public.

Cost

$375 NCEES exam fee, plus $100 - $300 state application fees; total approximately $500 - $700

Related Jobs

74

Salary Range

$54,278 - $300,000

How to Get Certified

Overview

In oil and gas, PE licensure is especially valued for petroleum, mechanical, chemical, and civil engineers. It is required for certain regulatory filings and demonstrates mastery beyond the FE/EIT level.

Exam & Assessment

8-hour Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam administered by NCEES. Requires passing the FE exam first, plus 4 years of qualifying engineering experience under a licensed PE.

Cost

$375 NCEES exam fee, plus $100 - $300 state application fees; total approximately $500 - $700

Study Resources

NCEES Practice Exams, PPI2Pass review courses, School of PE, engineering society study groups, state-specific requirements.

Salary Impact

Jobs requiring or preferring PE License pay $54,278 - $300,000 on average.

Based on 74 matching job listings with salary data.

Companies That Value PE License

Jobs Requiring or Preferring PE License (74)

Engineering Assistant II or III - Maintenance Division

Texas Department of Transportation

2026-03-24
Austin, TX Full-Time $54,278 - $93,138

Designer – Piping

NorthStar

2026-03-24
Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Civil/Water Wastewater Engineer

STV Group

2026-03-24
Austin, TX Full-Time $130,962 - $149,671

Designer – Civil/Structural

NorthStar

2026-03-24
Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Process Engineering Manager

Audubon Companies

2026-03-24
Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Senior Aviation Civil Engineer/ PM

Michael Baker International

2026-03-23
Austin, TX Full-Time $110,000 - $153,737

Civil PE/PM - Water

Tetra Tech

2026-03-23
Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Kimley-Horn

2026-03-23
Dallas, TX Full-Time Not listed

Sr Engineer

Energy Transfer

2026-03-23
Midland, TX Full-Time Not listed

Mechanical Engineer

NOV H1B

2026-03-23
Conroe, TX Full-Time Not listed

Senior Power System Engineer

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

2026-03-21
Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Protective Relay Engineer

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

2026-03-21
Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Engineering Team Lead

Rosendin Electric

2026-03-21
McKinney, TX Full-Time Not listed

Construction Department Lead – Civil Engineer (Professional Engineer, PE) | Water & Wastewater

Aquos One

2026-03-21
Houston, TX Full-Time $59,150 - $86,000

Project Engineer - Industrial Power

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

2026-03-21
Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Controls Manager

Flex

2026-03-20
Austin, TX Full-Time Not listed

Project Civil Engineer

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services

2026-03-20
Dallas, TX Full-Time Not listed

PROJECT ENGINEER-PIPELINE FACILITIES

Gulf Interstate

2026-03-20
Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Geotechnical Engineer (PE)

Building & Earth Sciences

2026-03-20
Dallas, TX Full-Time Not listed

Substation Engineer

TRC

2026-03-20
Houston, TX Full-Time $80,000 - $91,000

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