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Rogue Industrial Group

Petroleum Engineer

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What they do

A Petroleum Engineer designs and develops methods for extracting oil and gas from beneath the surface of the earth. Determines the best process of extracting a deposit of gas or oil, designs drilling equipment, and develops and improves methods of extraction.

$124,760 / year median in New Mexico

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Location:
Hobbs, New Mexico Compensation:
$165,000 annually/
DOE Employment Type:
Direct Hire Company Overview Rogue Industrial Group is recruiting a motivated Petroleum Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity with an established oil and gas operator in Hobbs, New Mexico. This position provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of upstream oil and gas operations while building a long-term engineering career. Position Overview The selected candidate will participate in a comprehensive training and development program. During this time, the engineer will gain practical exposure to drilling, completions, production. This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who is eager to learn, comfortable working in both office and field environments, and interested in long-term professional growth within the oil and gas industry. Additional benefit information will be provided by the recruiter during the interview process. Responsibilities Monitor production rates and implement strategies to maximize extraction efficiency. This may involve artificial lift design, surface equipment design, chemical program design, evaluation of compression, emission control design, automation, troubleshooting problems such as equipment malfunctions or wellbore integrity issues. Design facilities for separation and measurement of oil, gas, and water. Coordinate pipeline connections to midstream providers. Design and wellsite supervision of perforating, hydraulic fracturing, acidizing, and drill-outs. Material sourcing and logistics related to each. Design and supervise the drilling process, select the drilling techniques, equipment, and materials needed. Manage project budgets and expenses by estimating costs for equipment, materials, and labor. Identify cost-saving opportunities and strive to optimize project economics. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives collaboratively. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. Internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to oil and gas, energy, drilling, completions, production, or field operations. Proven experience working in the energy & utilities sector with a focus on oil & gas projects. Strong knowledge of petroleum engineering practices including drilling engineering, process engineering, and pipeline systems. Willingness to relocate. Graduates from petroleum engineering and energy-focused programs throughout New Mexico and Texas are strongly encouraged to apply. Career Development This position provides structured training, mentorship, and hands-on exposure to the primary disciplines supporting upstream oil and gas operations. As the engineer progresses through the program, they will receive increasing responsibility and opportunities for continued professional development and long-term advancement. Join Rogue Industrial Group and take the first step toward building a rewarding engineering career in the oil and gas industry.
Pay:
Up to $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): Do you have a bachelor's or master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field? Do you have internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience related to drilling, completions, production, or other oil and gas operations? Please briefly explain. Are you willing to reside ?
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Other Retirement and Savings