How to Become a Production Engineer
Oil & Gas Industry Career Guide · 11 current openings
Avg. Salary
$148,145 - $181,479
Open Positions
11
Education
Petroleum Engineering
Companies Hiring
8
What Does a Production Engineer Do?
Education & Certifications
Required Education
B.S. in Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering
Key Certifications
Key Skills to Develop
Based on 11 current job listings for Production Engineer roles
Typical Career Path
Entry Level (0-3 years)
Junior Production Engineer / Field Production Engineer. Building foundational skills, learning tools, working under supervision of senior engineers.
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Production Engineer. Leading small projects, mentoring juniors, developing specialized expertise in key areas.
Senior Level (7-15 years)
Senior Production Engineer / Lead Production Engineer. Technical leadership, major project ownership, cross-functional collaboration.
Management (15+ years)
Engineering Manager / Director. Strategic planning, team management, P&L responsibility.
Salary Expectations
Avg. Minimum
From $148,145
Avg. Maximum
Up to $181,479
Jobs with Salary
4 of 11
BLS Reference: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median salary of $130,850 for Petroleum Engineers (SOC 17-2171) nationally (2024).
Companies Hiring Production Engineers
Current Production Engineer Openings
Production Engineer – Unconventionals
Crescent Energy
Production Engineer
Energy Search Associates
Senior Production Engineer
Mitsubishi Chemical America
Deepwater Production Engineer
Nesco Resource, LLC
Deepwater Production Engineer
Nesco Resource
Production Engineer
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