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How to Become a Field Engineer

Oil & Gas Industry Career Guide · 33 current openings

Avg. Salary

$71,802 - $83,897

Open Positions

33

Education

Engineering (various disciplines)

Companies Hiring

8

What Does a Field Engineer Do?

A Field Engineer works on-site at drilling rigs, production facilities, or construction projects to provide technical support and ensure operations run smoothly. They troubleshoot equipment, monitor processes, coordinate with service companies, and report on operational performance. This hands-on role is often an entry point for new engineering graduates in the oil and gas industry, providing invaluable field experience that forms the foundation for specialized career paths.

Education & Certifications

Required Education

B.S. in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Key Certifications

Well Control Certification SafeLand/SafeGulf

Key Skills to Develop

Based on 33 current job listings for Field Engineer roles

excel (5) customer relations (2) data management (2) critical evaluation (2) organizational skills (2) accountability (2) ethical practice (2) business acumen (2) cultural awareness (2) patience (2) completions (1) communication skills (1)

Typical Career Path

1

Entry Level (0-3 years)

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

2

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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

3

Senior Level (7-15 years)

Senior Field Engineer / Lead Field 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

Avg. Minimum

From $71,802

Avg. Maximum

Up to $83,897

Jobs with Salary

5 of 33

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

Companies Hiring Field Engineers

Kiewit (4) Bechtel (3) STQ Partners (2) TMEIC (2) Level 10 Construction (1) ROCKFORD CORPORATION (1) Michels (1) PACK Power, LLC (1)

Current Field Engineer Openings

Field Engineer

Level 10 Construction

Austin, TX Full-Time Not listed

Field Engineer Intern - Rockford Corporation

ROCKFORD CORPORATION

Heath, TX Internship Not listed

Area Field Engineer

Bechtel H1B

Brownsville, TX Full-Time Not listed

OFCI Field Engineer

Kiewit

El Paso, TX Full-Time Not listed

Field Engineer - Michels Pipeline, Inc.

Michels

Itasca, TX Full-Time Not listed

Preservation Field Engineer

Bechtel H1B

Port Arthur, TX Full-Time Not listed

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