Petroleum Engineer vs Pipeline Engineer

Side-by-side career comparison in oil & gas

	Petroleum Engineer	Pipeline Engineer
Average Salary	Not listed	$85,932 - $125,040
BLS Median	$130,850 (BLS median)	N/A
Open Positions	3	6
Education	B.S. in Petroleum Engineering	B.S. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
Key Certifications	PE License FE/EIT	PE License API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector
Top Skills	excel drilling reservoir simulation production optimization petrophysics	excel Project Management Pipeline Design Pipeline Integrity Reliability Engineering Optimization Techniques Oil and Gas Industry Knowledge Facilities Engineering
Top Hiring Companies	Huntington Bank (1) Huntington National Bank (1) Texas Christian University (1)	Gulf Interstate (2) Gulf Companies (1) Crescent Energy (1) TRC Companies, Inc. (1) ONWARD RESOURCES LLC (1)
Experience Levels	Entry Level: 3	Entry Level: 3, Mid Level: 1, Senior Level: 2
Career Path	Entry Level → Mid Level → Senior → Lead/Principal View full career path →	Entry Level → Mid Level → Senior → Lead/Principal View full career path →

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