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    Houston Energy Jobs

    Explore career opportunities across Houston's oil and gas industry. From entry-level positions to executive roles — find your next energy career.

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    Senior Reservoir Engineer

    ExxonMobil · Spring, TX

    UpstreamFull-TimeSenior

    Lead reservoir simulation and field development planning for Permian Basin assets. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize recovery.

    10+ years reservoir engineeringEclipse/CMG proficiencyPE license preferredMS in Petroleum Engineering

    $145,000 – $185,000

    2 days ago

    Drilling Engineer II

    ConocoPhillips · Houston, TX

    UpstreamFull-TimeMid Level

    Design and optimize drilling programs for Eagle Ford Shale operations. Monitor real-time drilling performance and troubleshoot downhole issues.

    5+ years drilling experienceUnconventional well designWellView/Drilling EdgeBS Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

    $120,000 – $150,000

    3 days ago

    Pipeline Integrity Analyst

    Enterprise Products · Houston, TX

    MidstreamFull-TimeMid Level

    Conduct pipeline integrity assessments, manage ILI data analysis, and develop remediation plans for natural gas and NGL pipelines.

    3+ years pipeline integrityASME B31.4/B31.8NACE certification preferredBS Engineering

    $95,000 – $125,000

    1 day ago

    Process Engineer – Refinery Operations

    Phillips 66 · Sweeny, TX

    DownstreamFull-TimeMid Level

    Optimize refinery unit operations including FCC, coker, and hydrotreater. Lead process improvement initiatives to maximize throughput and yield.

    5+ years refinery experienceHYSYS/Aspen PlusSix Sigma Green BeltBS Chemical Engineering

    $110,000 – $140,000

    5 days ago

    MWD/LWD Field Engineer

    Halliburton · Houston, TX (Field)

    Oilfield ServicesFull-TimeEntry Level

    Operate and maintain MWD/LWD equipment at well sites. Provide real-time directional drilling data and formation evaluation to clients.

    BS Engineering or GeoscienceWilling to work rotational field scheduleValid driver's licensePhysically able to lift 50 lbs

    $75,000 – $95,000 + field bonus

    1 week ago

    Energy Trader – Crude Oil

    Vitol · Houston, TX

    TradingFull-TimeSenior

    Trade physical crude oil cargoes in the Americas. Manage cargo logistics, counterparty risk, and P&L for Gulf Coast and Latin American markets.

    7+ years physical crude tradingEstablished industry networkStrong quantitative skillsKnowledge of USGC and LatAm markets

    $200,000 – $350,000 + bonus

    4 days ago

    HSE Specialist

    Chevron Corporation · Houston, TX

    IntegratedFull-TimeMid Level

    Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental programs for upstream operations. Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.

    5+ years HSE experience in O&GCSP or CIH certificationOSHA 30-hourBS in Safety, Environmental, or Engineering

    $100,000 – $130,000

    3 days ago

    Geophysicist – Seismic Interpretation

    SLB · Houston, TX

    Oilfield ServicesFull-TimeSenior

    Perform 3D seismic interpretation for deepwater Gulf of Mexico prospects. Integrate well data with seismic attributes for prospect risking.

    10+ years seismic interpretationPetrel expertiseDeepwater GoM experienceMS or PhD Geophysics

    $140,000 – $175,000

    6 days ago

    Land Technician

    Devon Energy · Houston, TX

    UpstreamFull-TimeEntry Level

    Research and maintain lease records, manage division orders, and support landmen with title opinions for Permian Basin operations.

    Associate's or Bachelor's degreeFamiliarity with oil & gas leasingStrong organizational skillsProficiency in MS Office

    $55,000 – $70,000

    2 days ago

    Turnaround Planner

    Marathon Petroleum · Galveston Bay, TX

    DownstreamContractSenior

    Develop and manage turnaround schedules for major refinery units. Coordinate scope, resources, and critical path activities.

    10+ years turnaround planningPrimavera P6 expertiseRefinery maintenance experienceExcellent stakeholder management

    $85/hr

    1 week ago

    Completions Engineer

    Diamondback Energy · Midland, TX

    UpstreamFull-TimeMid Level

    Design and optimize hydraulic fracturing programs for horizontal wells in the Permian Basin. Analyze completion performance data.

    5+ years completions experienceFrac design softwarePermian Basin knowledgeBS Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

    $130,000 – $160,000

    4 days ago

    Gas Controller

    Kinder Morgan · Houston, TX

    MidstreamFull-TimeEntry Level

    Monitor and control natural gas pipeline operations from the Houston control center. Manage nominations, scheduling, and pressure management.

    BS Engineering or related fieldStrong analytical skillsWilling to work shift rotationsAttention to detail

    $65,000 – $80,000

    3 days ago

    VP Business Development – LNG

    Cheniere Energy · Houston, TX

    MidstreamFull-TimeExecutive

    Lead commercial negotiations for long-term LNG offtake agreements with international buyers. Develop new market opportunities in Asia and Europe.

    15+ years LNG/energy commercial experienceExecutive-level negotiationInternational market knowledgeMBA preferred

    $250,000 – $400,000 + bonus

    1 week ago

    Data Engineer – Digital Oilfield

    Baker Hughes · Houston, TX

    Oilfield ServicesFull-TimeMid Level

    Build and maintain data pipelines for real-time drilling and production analytics. Work with IoT sensor data from global oilfield operations.

    4+ years data engineeringPython, SQL, SparkCloud platforms (AWS/Azure)Oil & gas domain knowledge a plus

    $115,000 – $145,000

    2 days ago

    Environmental Compliance Manager

    Occidental Petroleum · Houston, TX

    IntegratedFull-TimeSenior

    Manage environmental compliance programs including air permits, water discharge, and waste management for Permian Basin operations.

    8+ years environmental complianceEPA/TCEQ regulationsPE or QEP certificationBS Environmental Science or Engineering

    $135,000 – $165,000

    5 days ago

    Mechanical Integrity Engineer

    LyondellBasell · Channelview, TX

    DownstreamFull-TimeMid Level

    Manage fixed equipment integrity programs for petrochemical facilities. Conduct fitness-for-service evaluations and RBI assessments.

    5+ years mechanical integrityAPI 510/570/653 certificationsRBI methodologyBS Mechanical Engineering

    $105,000 – $135,000

    6 days ago

    Houston Energy Salary Guide

    $135,000

    Petroleum Engineer

    Growth: +8% YoY

    $120,000

    Geologist / Geophysicist

    Growth: +5% YoY

    $95,000

    Landman

    Growth: +12% YoY

    $110,000

    HSE Manager

    Growth: +6% YoY

    $128,000

    Drilling Engineer

    Growth: +7% YoY

    $155,000

    Energy Trader

    Growth: +10% YoY

    $115,000

    Process Engineer

    Growth: +4% YoY

    $140,000

    Reservoir Engineer

    Growth: +9% YoY

    How to Break into Houston's Energy Sector

    Houston's energy sector offers unparalleled career opportunities, but breaking in requires strategy. Here are the key steps:

    1. Get the right education — Petroleum engineering, geology, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering are the most direct paths. An MBA with an energy focus opens doors to finance and management roles.
    2. Target the right companies — Start with the Big 3 oilfield services firms (SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes) for broad industry exposure, or join a supermajor (ExxonMobil, Chevron) for structured career development.
    3. Network relentlessly — Attend SPE meetings, OTC, NAPE, and industry happy hours. Houston's energy community is tight-knit and referrals drive hiring.
    4. Consider energy staffing agencies — Firms like Airswift, NES Fircroft, and Spencer Ogden specialize in placing energy professionals and can fast-track your entry.
    5. Get field experience — Operators and service companies value candidates with hands-on field time. Internships and rotational programs are essential for new graduates.

    Top University Programs for Energy Careers

    University of Houston

    Cullen College of Engineering — Petroleum Engineering, Subsurface Geoscience

    UH produces more petroleum engineers for Houston companies than any other school. The Petroleum Engineering program is consistently ranked top 10 nationally.

    Rice University

    Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences — Energy & Environment specialization

    Rice's small class sizes, proximity to the Texas Medical Center and Energy Corridor, and elite research programs produce some of Houston's top geoscientists and energy policy leaders.

    Texas A&M University

    Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering — #1 ranked globally

    A&M's petroleum engineering program is the largest and highest-ranked in the world. Aggies dominate Houston's energy workforce, with strong alumni networks at every major operator and services company.

    Energy-Focused Staffing Agencies in Houston

    Airswift

    Global energy workforce solutions — contract and permanent placement

    airswift.com (opens in new tab)

    NES Fircroft

    Engineering & technical staffing for oil, gas, and renewable energy

    nesfircroft.com (opens in new tab)

    Spencer Ogden

    Energy, infrastructure & life sciences recruitment specialists

    spencer-ogden.com (opens in new tab)

    Brunel

    International workforce provider specializing in energy & engineering

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    Rigzone

    Oil & gas job board and industry news (Houston-based)

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    Petroplan

    Specialist energy recruitment across upstream, midstream, and downstream

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    About Houston Energy Careers

    Houston employs more than 240,000 workers in the energy sector, making it the largest concentration of energy employment in the United States. Average salaries in Houston's oil and gas industry exceed $112,000 — well above the national average.

    From petroleum engineers and geoscientists to energy traders and environmental specialists, the Houston energy job market offers diverse career paths across the entire oil and gas value chain. Major employers include ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, SLB, and hundreds of independent operators and service companies.

    Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your energy career, Houston's deep talent ecosystem, world-class training programs, and proximity to major producing basins make it the ideal location for oil and gas careers.