Entry Level Oil And Gas Jobs
New grad oil and gas jobs give recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience a real foothold in the energy sector, where internship experience or hands-on field training can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, with employers like Jobot, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at this level now.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend seeks an Intermediate Cost Engineer with a construction background to work in a client-facing role supporting a major capital construction program in Monaca, PA, approximately 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.
This role provides cost engineering services across a portfolio of projects, with a focus on cost reporting, forecasting, change management, and the identification of project risks and opportunities. The successful candidate will deliver meaningful cost insights, support informed decision-making, and help drive successful project outcomes throughout the construction lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain accurate monthly cost reports, forecasts, and trend analyses.
- Analyze project cost data to identify risks, opportunities, and potential variances.
- Support development and maintenance of project budgets, cost breakdown structures (CBS), and work breakdown structures (WBS).
- Implement and maintain project change management processes, including trend tracking and impact assessments.
- Track commitments, expenditures, accruals, and contingency usage throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support project teams with cost forecasting, estimate-to-complete analysis, and cash flow reporting.
- Assist with the preparation and review of project controls dashboards, metrics, and performance reports.
- Provide cost engineering support during project planning, execution, and closeout phases.
- Collaborate with project managers, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting.
- Maintain project controls documentation and records in accordance with established procedures.
- Support benchmarking, lessons learned, and historical cost data collection initiatives.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, estimating, cost management, or construction project support roles.
- Experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, or large capital projects.
- Understanding of cost control, forecasting, budgeting, change management, and project reporting principles.
- Experience preparing and reviewing cost reports, forecasts, budgets, and project performance metrics.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities from project data.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls software.
- Familiarity with SAP, EcoSys, Primavera, or similar systems is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter with a client-focused approach.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, project controls, or a related field preferred.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
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Entry Level Oil And Gas Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level oil and gas job?
Focus on roles that explicitly welcome new graduates or candidates with little to no experience, such as field technician, junior engineer, or operations assistant positions. Internship experience, relevant coursework in petroleum engineering, geology, or environmental science, and any hands-on fieldwork give candidates a clear edge. Earning industry certifications like OSHA 10 or H2S safety training can also strengthen an entry level application significantly.
Which companies hire entry level oil and gass?
Companies hiring entry level oil and gass right now include Jobot, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of major integrated energy companies, regional operators, oilfield services firms, and environmental consulting outfits that regularly bring on new talent for rotational or project-based roles.
Are there remote entry level oil and gas jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are site-based by nature. About 60% of entry level oil and gas openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these tend to be in data analysis, GIS mapping, environmental compliance, or engineering support functions rather than hands-on field operations. If flexibility matters to you, filtering by work setting is a practical first step.
Are these new grad oil and gas jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles across the oil and gas sector. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op placements toward that threshold, and treats a strong academic project or technical portfolio as a substitute for full-time work history. Look for language like "entry level," "new graduates welcome," or "0-2 years" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level oil and gass?
Entry Level oil and gas roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on a steady pipeline of junior talent for field operations, environmental monitoring, and engineering support as experienced workers retire or advance into senior positions.