Engineer Chief

$120,503 (USD)/yr

$57.93 (USD)/hr

$6,820 (USD)/yr

The average engineer chief gross salary in United States is $120,503 or an equivalent hourly rate of $58. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $6,820. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in United States. An entry level engineer chief (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $84,342. On the other end, a senior level engineer chief (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $136,561.

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Salary Potential

$137,943 (USD)

14 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Engineer Chief will increase 14 % over 5 years.

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Engineer Chief, the majority at 45% with masters.

Typical Field of Study: Pre-Engineering

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Job Description
Directs activities of workers in engineering department of petroleum production or pipeline company and advises management on engineering problems: apportions work among engineering staff according to specialized training. Reviews engineering designs for neatness and accuracy. Directs engineering personnel in formulating plans, designs, cost estimates, and specifications for oil field or pipeline construction, maintenance, and modernization programs. Supervises engineering office workers... computing operating budgets, compiling reports, and conducting special investigations and studies to evaluate efficiency of engineering programs. May apply knowledge of petroleum engineering to coordinate work of engineers engaged in solving problems concerned with environment environmental engineer. May be designated according to engineering department supervised as chief engineer, drilling and recovery; chief engineer, pipeline; chief engineer, production; chief, reservoir engineering.Read More
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