How much does a Drilling Engineer V make in Virginia? The average Drilling Engineer V salary in Virginia is $219,871 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $188,202 and $234,155. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Drilling Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drilling Engineer V Salary $159,369 VA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Drilling Engineer V Salary $188,202 VA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Drilling Engineer V Salary $219,871 VA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Drilling Engineer V Salary $234,155 VA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Drilling Engineer V Salary $247,161 VA February 26, 2024
25% $188,202 10% $159,369 90% $247,161 75% $234,155 $219,871 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Drilling Engineer V need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Consulting: Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.

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Performance Optimization: Performance optimization is the process of modifying a system to amplify its functionality, thus making it more efficient and effective.

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Sustainability: Sustainability is a societal goal that broadly aims for humans to safely co-exist on planet Earth over a long time. Specific definitions of sustainability are difficult to agree on and therefore vary in the literature and over time.

Consulting 0.01%
Performance Optimization 0.01%
Sustainability 0.01%
Others 99.97%

Job Description for Drilling Engineer V

Drilling Engineer V provides expert judgment for the design and implementation of oil and gas wells. Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research into emerging technology in the field. Being a Drilling Engineer V recommends alterations to development and design to improve safety, costs, and efficiency. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Drilling Engineer V demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. May report to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Drilling Engineer V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $246,238 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $220,313 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $191,690 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $209,121 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $208,988 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $201,556 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $218,986 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $245,132 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $246,238 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $202,228 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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