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Engineering Jobs

Your next oil and gas engineering role starts here — explore global career opportunities.

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Fueling Oil and Gas Innovation through Expert Engineering Role

If you’re ready to move forward in your oil and gas engineering career, Orion has opportunities with leading energy companies across the globe. From drilling and production to facilities and completions, we connect engineers at every level with projects that matter.

Explore the latest oil and gas engineering jobs below, or register your CV to be the first to hear about new vacancies.

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Oil and Gas Engineering Job Disciplines

Our oil and gas engineering recruiters work across a wide range of specialisms, including:

Drive the digital transformation of the energy industry. Digital Engineers in oil and gas use data analytics, artificial intelligence and automation to improve drilling performance, reduce downtime and optimise production. Explore careers that bring together innovation and technology in energy engineering.

Shape the future of energy exploration. Drilling Engineers design, plan and deliver safe and efficient well operations. Join a team that uses advanced drilling technology to access new resources and provide reliable energy to the world.

Create cleaner, smarter processes for oil and gas production. Chemical Engineers develop efficient systems for refining, processing and environmental compliance. Build a sustainable future by applying your chemical expertise to global energy challenges.

Power vital operations across offshore and onshore facilities. Electrical Engineers design, maintain and upgrade control systems and power networks that keep the energy sector running safely and efficiently.

Protect the planet while driving progress. Environmental Engineers manage emissions, waste treatment and environmental impact assessments for oil and gas projects. Lead sustainability initiatives that shape the future of responsible energy production.

Turn designs into performance. Commissioning Engineers oversee the testing and start-up of oil and gas facilities, ensuring all mechanical, electrical and safety systems operate as intended. Be the crucial link between project design and production success.

Design and optimise the infrastructure behind every successful energy project. Facilities Engineers bring together multiple engineering disciplines to support safe, reliable and efficient oil and gas operations from design through to maintenance.

Control the flow of vital energy resources. Hydraulic Engineers design and manage systems that transport oil, gas and water through complex networks, ensuring performance, reliability and safety throughout operations.

Support offshore exploration and production through advanced marine systems. Marine Engineers maintain vessels, subsea structures and offshore platforms, ensuring reliable operations in challenging ocean environments.

Innovate and maintain the machinery that powers global energy. Mechanical Engineers design and optimise rotating equipment, pipelines and mechanical systems that are essential to oil and gas production and transport.

Oversee safe and sustainable resource extraction. Mining Engineers plan, design and manage projects that provide vital raw materials for energy production, ensuring efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

Advance the next generation of clean energy. Nuclear Engineers work on reactor design, safety systems and waste management, supporting reliable and sustainable power within the wider energy sector.

Optimise output from wellhead to refinery. Production Engineers use data and technology to improve flow rates, minimise downtime and enhance recovery efficiency across oil and gas operations.

Maximise the value of every energy reserve. Reservoir Engineers use advanced modelling and simulation to predict performance, improve recovery rates and ensure the efficient use of natural resources.

Champion safety and reliability across every stage of oil and gas operations. Safety Engineers design systems, procedures and training that protect people, assets and the environment.

Join the global transition to renewable energy. Solar Engineers design, implement and maintain solar power systems that deliver clean energy and reduce carbon emissions across industrial operations.

What does an oil and gas engineer do?

Engineers are at the heart of every major oil and gas project. They design drilling programmes, optimise production, manage offshore facilities, and keep projects safe and efficient. Whether you’re involved in exploration, extraction, or transport, your expertise directly impacts global energy delivery.

Types of oil and gas engineering roles

At Orion, we recruit for a wide range of engineering positions, including:

Maximise recovery while reducing cost and environmental impact.

 

Model reservoirs, predict performance, and shape production strategies.

Design drilling programmes, manage operations, and ensure safety.

Oversee daily hydrocarbon output and troubleshoot issues.

Design and maintain platforms, pipelines, and processing plants.

manage well completions, equipment, and long-term productivity.

Starting out in oil and gas engineering

Many candidates enter the industry through graduate or trainee programmes, or by transferring from related fields. If you’re looking to break in, strong technical skills matter, but so do transferable soft skills.

Read more: Developing soft skills for job hunting

Where we recruit engineers

Africa Americas Asia Europe & CIS Canada Middle East UK
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Benefits of working as an oil and gas engineer

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  • 1. High salaries and competitive packages.

  • 2. Career progression across multiple specialisms.

  • 3. Work at the forefront of technology and innovation

  • 4. Global demand creates long-term job security.

  • 5. Rotational schedules offering flexibility and work-life balance.

How Orion supports engineers

We don’t just match CVs to vacancies. We work with you from first application through to deployment, offering:

Guidance on market rates.

Advice on qualifications and security clearances.

PPE requirements and compliance support.

Visa and immigration advice.

Travel, transport, and deployment planning.

Ongoing feedback and career progression support.

Why Choose Orion Group

With over 35 years in the industry, we place more than 2,500 contractors every year and have long-term partnerships with leading energy companies. Our dedicated oil and gas engineering recruiters know the sector inside out — giving you access to projects you won’t find elsewhere.

FAQs about oil and gas engineering jobs

Most roles require a degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, or petroleum), along with offshore safety certifications for certain projects.

Salaries vary by role and region, but engineers are among the highest paid professionals in energy, often earning well above industry averages.

Rotational work is common — usually two weeks on, two weeks off, though some projects may run on three-week rotations.

The Middle East, North Sea, and North America remain strong, with new growth in LNG and offshore projects in Asia-Pacific.


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Yes — many engineers build successful careers moving between contract roles. Orion supports contractors with market insights, visas, and deployment support.

Apply for Oil and Gas Engineering Jobs with Orion Group

Whether you’re a graduate engineer starting out or a senior professional ready for your next move, Orion can help you find the right role.

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