Which companies sponsor H-1B for Petroleum Engineers?
30 US employers filed 66 certified H-1B applications for Petroleum Engineers roles from July 2025 to June 2026. Here are the top sponsors, what they pay, and where they hire.
Top H-1B sponsors for petroleum engineers
| Company | Filings (this role) | Median wage (this role) |
|---|---|---|
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | 7 | $141,900 |
| Chevron Corporation | 6 | $175,710 |
| BP America Inc. | 4 | $152,050 |
| ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company | 4 | $189,645 |
| Woodside Energy USA Services, Inc. | 4 | $216,898 |
| Cudd Pumping Services, Inc. | 4 | $85,634 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | 3 | $172,368 |
| Chevron USA Inc. | 3 | $153,300 |
| University of North Dakota | 2 | $135,200 |
| ConocoPhillips Company | 2 | $204,826 |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | 2 | $93,500 |
| Jacam Catalyst, LLC | 2 | $182,934 |
| Liberty Energy Services LLC | 2 | $118,029 |
| NDT Global LLC | 2 | $89,442 |
| Aramco Americas Company | 2 | $132,570 |
| Bandera Operating Corporation | 2 | $170,000 |
| Bison Management Services | 2 | $203,500 |
| Shell International Exploration and Production Inc. | 1 | $138,000 |
| New Mexico Gas Company | 1 | $84,933 |
| Hydril Company | 1 | $103,022 |
| XTO Energy Inc. | 1 | $196,730 |
| ATLAS OPERATING LLC | 1 | $300,000 |
| Murphy Exploration & Production Company USA | 1 | $193,253 |
| DeGolyer and MacNaughton Corp. | 1 | $110,400 |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 1 | $122,000 |
| Aramco Services Company | 1 | $112,980 |
| Xecta Digital Labs, Ltd. | 1 | $110,000 |
| Cognite LLC | 1 | $210,500 |
| Diversified Well Logging, LLC | 1 | $115,877 |
| Crescent Energy Management LLC | 1 | $153,750 |
Showing top 40 of 30 sponsors.
Frequently asked questions
Which companies sponsor H-1B for petroleum engineers?
From July 2025 to June 2026, 30 US employers filed 66 certified H-1B applications for Petroleum Engineers roles, led by Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Chevron Corporation, and BP America Inc. (US DOL data).
What is the H-1B salary for petroleum engineers?
The median offered wage across these sponsors was $146,975 per year in filings from July 2025 to June 2026.
Which US cities hire the most H-1B petroleum engineers?
Sponsors filed the most certified H-1B applications for Petroleum Engineers roles in Houston, TX, Grand Forks, ND and Spring, TX, based on worksite locations in US DOL data from July 2025 to June 2026.
How do I apply to H-1B sponsors hiring petroleum engineers?
Apply directly on each sponsor's careers page. To reach many of these 30 sponsors at once, some candidates use a done-for-you service such as FlexApply, which tailors and submits applications to verified H-1B sponsors on your behalf.
Can someone apply to these H-1B sponsors for me?
Yes. FlexApply is a done-for-you service that applies to verified H-1B sponsors on your behalf: a human tailors your resume per job, writes a real cover letter, filters to employers that actually sponsor, and sends a weekly tracking report. It starts at $49 and never auto-submits without review. See https://flexapply.org/pricing/.
Source: US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data, decisions from July 2025 to June 2026, certified applications only. Filing an LCA does not guarantee current hiring. Figures reflect the "Petroleum Engineers" occupation classification.
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