Oil And Gas Jobs in Colorado

Oil And Gas jobs in Colorado are among the most active in the Rocky Mountain region, with demand concentrated in upstream extraction, midstream pipeline operations, and energy consulting across the Denver-Julesburg Basin and Piceance Basin. The largest hiring centers are Denver, Greeley, and Grand Junction, where operators and service companies like Civitas Resources, SRC Energy, and Halliburton maintain a lasting presence. The most sought-after specialties include drilling engineering, reservoir analysis, and environmental compliance tied to Colorado's stringent COGCC regulatory framework. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerSargent & Lundy
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring7
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryStaffing

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EIS Holdings, LLC
Project Manager - Oil & Gas
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EIS Holdings, LLC
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Project Manager - Oil & Gas
EIS Holdings, LLC
Northglenn, Colorado
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$90k - $115k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Mcada Drilling Fluids, Inc
CDL Class A Driver – Oil & Gas | Local/Regional
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Mcada Drilling Fluids, Inc
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CDL Class A Driver – Oil & Gas | Local/Regional
Mcada Drilling Fluids, Inc
Fort Lupton, Colorado
Business Operations
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
$24 - $29/hr
On-Site

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Core Laboratories
Contract Oil and Gas Account Manager
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Core Laboratories
Added 2w ago
Contract Oil and Gas Account Manager
Core Laboratories
Colorado
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
High school diploma or GED

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Mott MacDonald
Oil and Gas Engineering Internship - 2027
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Mott MacDonald
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Oil and Gas Engineering Internship - 2027
Mott MacDonald
Denver, Colorado
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$18 - $35/hr
On-Site
10,000+

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Mott MacDonald
Graduate Oil and Gas Engineer - 2027
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Mott MacDonald
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Graduate Oil and Gas Engineer - 2027
Mott MacDonald
Denver, Colorado
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$77k - $85k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in civil engineering
10,000+

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Oil And Gas Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
13 jobs
Englewood
6 jobs
Lakewood
2 jobs
Aurora
1 job
Northglenn
1 job
Fort Lupton
1 job
Greenwood Village
1 job

Oil And Gas Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy6 open roles
NEI Electric Power Engineering
NEI Electric Power Engineering4 open roles
HDR
HDR2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in oil and gas jobs across Colorado.

  • Active Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission compliance knowledge required
  • Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, geology, or related technical field preferred
  • Minimum three to five years of upstream or midstream operations experience in the field
  • Proficiency with reservoir simulation software such as Eclipse, CMG, or Petrel
  • Valid driver's license and ability to work at remote Colorado basin field sites
  • Strong understanding of Colorado COGCC Form 2A permitting and environmental reporting requirements

Oil And Gas Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an oil and gas professional in Colorado?

Most oil and gas roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, geology, environmental science, or a closely related field, and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission sets the regulatory framework employers hire against. Petroleum engineers seeking the PE designation must pass the NCEES FE and PE exams and register with the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors. Field and technical roles often begin with an internship or junior position at a basin operator.

Which companies hire oil and gas professionals in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring oil and gass in Colorado include Sargent & Lundy, NEI Electric Power Engineering, and HDR, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin and Piceance Basin draw a consistent roster of independent operators, midstream companies, and oilfield service firms that maintain year-round staffing needs across engineering, operations, and environmental roles.

Which Colorado cities have the most oil and gas jobs?

Denver, Englewood, and Lakewood are the Colorado cities with the most oil and gas openings, driven by Denver's concentration of corporate headquarters and engineering offices, Greeley's proximity to the active Weld County production zones in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, and Grand Junction's role as the hub for Piceance Basin operations and midstream infrastructure on the Western Slope.

Are there remote oil and gas jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. Most oil and gas work in Colorado is tied to field sites, rigs, or physical infrastructure that requires on-site presence. About 78% of oil and gas openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are concentrated in analytical and corporate functions such as reservoir engineering, GIS analysis, environmental compliance reporting, and energy economics.

How can I get hired as an oil and gas professional in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an internship or field technician role with a Colorado basin operator or oilfield services company, where you build direct exposure to production operations. Companies like Civitas Resources and regional midstream operators periodically run new-grad programs targeting petroleum engineering and geology graduates from Colorado School of Mines or Colorado State University. Lateral moves from environmental consulting, civil engineering, or GIS analysis also open doors, and earning an EIT certification through NCEES strengthens any early-career application considerably.

Where can I find and apply to oil and gas jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to oil and gas jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings from operators, midstream companies, and oilfield service firms active in the state's producing basins. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly without needing to create a profile or sign up first.

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