How to Become a Completions Engineer

Oil & Gas Industry Career Guide · 3 current openings

Avg. Salary

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Open Positions

3

Education

Petroleum Engineering

Companies Hiring

3

What Does a Completions Engineer Do?

A Completions Engineer designs and supervises the completion of drilled wells, including casing, cementing, perforating, and stimulation operations. They select completion equipment and techniques to ensure wells produce efficiently and safely over their lifetime. This role is critical in unconventional plays where hydraulic fracturing and horizontal completions require specialized expertise to maximize well productivity.

Education & Certifications

Required Education

B.S. in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Key Certifications

PE License (recommended) IWCF Well Control

Key Skills to Develop

Based on 3 current job listings for Completions Engineer roles

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Typical Career Path

1

Entry Level (0-3 years)

Junior Completions Engineer / Field Completions Engineer. Building foundational skills, learning tools, working under supervision of senior engineers.

2

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Completions Engineer. Leading small projects, mentoring juniors, developing specialized expertise in key areas.

3

Senior Level (7-15 years)

Senior Completions Engineer / Lead Completions Engineer. Technical leadership, major project ownership, cross-functional collaboration.

4

Management (15+ years)

Engineering Manager / Director. Strategic planning, team management, P&L responsibility.

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Salary Expectations

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BLS Reference: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median salary of $130,850 for Petroleum Engineers (SOC 17-2171) nationally (2024).

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