Remote Oil and Gas Specialist Jobs
Remote Oil and Gas Specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed energy teams, with demand concentrated in upstream exploration, pipeline operations, and energy consulting. Employers hiring remotely right now include Atwell, Solstice Consulting, and Zeitview. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Who We Are
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:
- Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
About the Position
As a Program Manager in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for managing a large client portfolio within the industrial market. This portfolio has deep multi-discipline scopes including but not limited to substations, T&D, SCADA, I&C, field commissioning, system modeling, and complex electrical engineering. The role will support through development, engineering, and construction support. The Program Manager will oversee the planning and progress on active projects and maintain exceptional client relationships across the various engineering scopes. This role requires the ability to manage multiple on-going projects and be the liaison between NEI and the client for all the projects we are supporting. The Program Manager will work with internal stakeholders to deepen the relationship with the client and drive the operations team to identify opportunities to create efficiencies and improve profitability with the targeted client. The Program Manager will serve as the Seller Doer for his client and support/lead negotiations with clients and Directors for onboarding of new projects.
Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000 / year
This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates. Ideally the candidate will live near or around Midland, TX, Odessa, TX, and/or Houston, TX.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manages and serves as the single point of contact between the client and NEI Electric Power Engineering
- Works closely with Directors, Team Leads, and Project Managers to assign project execution teams across all the clients open projects
- Collaborates with client leadership and NEI leadership to negotiate schedule, scope, and contract terms
- Leads various project status update meetings with client, providing schedule updates, submitting, and answering requests for information, and reporting on engineering progress
- Manages the collection, organization, and filing of all project documentation, both internally and externally
- Collaborates with support staff such as Project Coordinators and Project Managers to ensure projects on within scope, schedule, and budget as well as monitor cash flows, ETCs, EACs, and revenue recognition for the portfolio of projects
- Develops and implements processes and procedures that will help streamline client & NEI relationship & processes
- Maintains, manages, and improves upon existing client relationships across multiple engineering disciplines
- Travels as necessary to meet with clients in a quarterly setting to ensure continued success and solicit feedback
- Assists client in the strategy, planning, and evaluation of active projects with NEI Electric Power Engineering
- Takes the lead on business development activities for the assigned client and coordinates with Client Services
- Must work with Directors and Team Leads to identify opportunities to create efficiencies and improve quality across all of the client's projects.
- Must work with and support other PMs who have projects with the targeted client to collect data, implement efficiencies and improve client services.
- Supports the Project Operations Director with onboarding of new projects and negotiating project schedules with the client and the technical directors for the projects scope of work.
- Other duties as assigned
Must Have
- Education: Undergraduate degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or relevant field
- Experience: At least 5+ years of professional experience in a project or program management role is required
- Certification: PMP Required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
- Extensive hands-on experience working within the O&G industry with large operators
- Understands upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
- Familiarity with electrical substations, transmission lines, SCADA, I&C, system studies, and distribution in a PM capacity
- Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
- Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations
- Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting that ensures timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios
- Ability to travel upwards of 25% to visit clients and potential job sites
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Disclaimer
While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.
Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.
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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
Work/Life:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
'Atwell'ness:
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
Who We Are
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:
- Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US
About the Position
As a Program Manager in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for managing a large client portfolio within the industrial market. This portfolio has deep multi-discipline scopes including but not limited to substations, T&D, SCADA, I&C, field commissioning, system modeling, and complex electrical engineering. The role will support through development, engineering, and construction support. The Program Manager will oversee the planning and progress on active projects and maintain exceptional client relationships across the various engineering scopes. This role requires the ability to manage multiple on-going projects and be the liaison between NEI and the client for all the projects we are supporting. The Program Manager will work with internal stakeholders to deepen the relationship with the client and drive the operations team to identify opportunities to create efficiencies and improve profitability with the targeted client. The Program Manager will serve as the Seller Doer for his client and support/lead negotiations with clients and Directors for onboarding of new projects.
Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000 / year
This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates. Ideally the candidate will live near or around Midland, TX, Odessa, TX, and/or Houston, TX.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manages and serves as the single point of contact between the client and NEI Electric Power Engineering
- Works closely with Directors, Team Leads, and Project Managers to assign project execution teams across all the clients open projects
- Collaborates with client leadership and NEI leadership to negotiate schedule, scope, and contract terms
- Leads various project status update meetings with client, providing schedule updates, submitting, and answering requests for information, and reporting on engineering progress
- Manages the collection, organization, and filing of all project documentation, both internally and externally
- Collaborates with support staff such as Project Coordinators and Project Managers to ensure projects on within scope, schedule, and budget as well as monitor cash flows, ETCs, EACs, and revenue recognition for the portfolio of projects
- Develops and implements processes and procedures that will help streamline client & NEI relationship & processes
- Maintains, manages, and improves upon existing client relationships across multiple engineering disciplines
- Travels as necessary to meet with clients in a quarterly setting to ensure continued success and solicit feedback
- Assists client in the strategy, planning, and evaluation of active projects with NEI Electric Power Engineering
- Takes the lead on business development activities for the assigned client and coordinates with Client Services
- Must work with Directors and Team Leads to identify opportunities to create efficiencies and improve quality across all of the client's projects.
- Must work with and support other PMs who have projects with the targeted client to collect data, implement efficiencies and improve client services.
- Supports the Project Operations Director with onboarding of new projects and negotiating project schedules with the client and the technical directors for the projects scope of work.
- Other duties as assigned
Must Have
- Education: Undergraduate degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or relevant field
- Experience: At least 5+ years of professional experience in a project or program management role is required
- Certification: PMP Required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
- Extensive hands-on experience working within the O&G industry with large operators
- Understands upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
- Familiarity with electrical substations, transmission lines, SCADA, I&C, system studies, and distribution in a PM capacity
- Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
- Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations
- Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting that ensures timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios
- Ability to travel upwards of 25% to visit clients and potential job sites
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Disclaimer
While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.
Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.
#LI-TK1
Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.
Work/Life:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
'Atwell'ness:
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote oil and gas specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Experience with reservoir simulation or production modeling software such as Petrel or Eclipse
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations including EPA, OSHA, and DOT standards
- Active IADC WellCAP or HAZWOPER certification for well site or field-facing roles
- Demonstrated ability to analyze production data and identify optimization opportunities
- Willingness to travel to or work on-site at remote field locations or offshore platforms
Tips for Your Remote Oil and Gas Specialist Job Search
Show your async technical communication clearly
Remote oil and gas teams rely on written handoffs for well reports, production summaries, and compliance updates. Include writing samples or documentation examples in your application materials so hiring managers can see you communicate technical findings clearly without real-time back-and-forth.
Highlight remote-compatible software proficiency
Name the specific tools you use independently, such as Petrel, ARIES, OFM, or decline curve analysis platforms. Remote employers want to know you can pull, interpret, and act on production or reservoir data without needing in-person IT support or hands-on guidance from a senior engineer.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote oil and gas specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings. Apply as soon as a role goes live, since remote positions often close faster than on-site ones.
Prepare for asynchronous technical interviews
Many remote oil and gas teams screen candidates through take-home case studies covering production decline analysis, well performance interpretation, or regulatory scenario questions. Practice structuring your written answers the way you'd write an internal technical memo, with clear assumptions, methodology, and conclusions.
Remote Oil and Gas Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote oil and gas specialist job?
Target companies with distributed energy teams, remote-first operations, or consulting models that don't require daily on-site presence. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to analyze well data, production reports, and regulatory filings without in-person guidance. Candidates who can demonstrate async collaboration, familiarity with reservoir simulation software, and a history of independent technical judgment stand out consistently.
Which companies hire remote oil and gas specialists?
Companies hiring remote oil and gas specialists right now include Atwell, Solstice Consulting, and Zeitview, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role tend to come from energy consulting firms, distributed upstream operators, and environmental compliance organizations running geographically spread teams.
Can you get a remote oil and gas specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal oversight. Companies that hire entry-level remote oil and gas specialists often look for completed coursework in petroleum engineering or geoscience, proficiency with industry software like Petrel or ARIES, and any project work, internship output, or technical reports you can share to demonstrate applied knowledge.
Do you need a degree for remote oil and gas specialist jobs?
Not always, though most remote employers prefer candidates with a background in petroleum engineering, geology, or a related technical field. What carries real weight remotely is demonstrated proficiency with production data analysis, reservoir modeling tools, and regulatory reporting. Certifications, completed technical projects, and a portfolio of past field or analytical work can open doors when a formal degree is absent.
Which industries hire the most remote oil and gas specialists?
Most remote oil and gas specialist openings sit in Staffing & Recruiting, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their technical and analytical functions, from production forecasting to environmental compliance review, can be executed effectively by distributed specialists without requiring daily on-site access.
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