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Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface. Petroleum engineers also find new ways to extract oil and gas from older wells.
DutiesPetroleum engineers typically do the following:
Oil and gas deposits, or reservoirs, are located deep in rock formations underground. These reservoirs can only be accessed by drilling wells, either on land or at sea from offshore oil rigs.
Once oil and gas are discovered, petroleum engineers work with geoscientists and other specialists to understand the geologic formation of the rock containing the reservoir. They then determine the drilling methods, design the drilling equipment, implement the drilling plan, and monitor operations.
The best techniques currently being used recover only a portion of the oil and gas in a reservoir, so petroleum engineers also research and develop new ways to recover more of the oil and gas. This helps to lower the cost of drilling and production.
The following are examples of types of petroleum engineers:
Completions engineers decide the best way to finish building wells so that oil or gas will flow up from underground. They oversee work to complete the building of wells, which might involve the use of tubing, hydraulic fracturing, or pressure-control techniques.
Drilling engineers determine the best way to drill oil or gas wells, taking into account a number of factors, including cost. They also ensure that the drilling process is safe, efficient, and minimally disruptive to the environment.
Production engineers take over wells after drilling is completed. They typically monitor wells’ oil and gas production. If wells are not producing as much as expected, production engineers figure out ways to increase the amount being extracted.
Reservoir engineers estimate how much oil or gas can be recovered from underground deposits, known as reservoirs. They study reservoirs’ characteristics and determine which methods will get the most oil or gas out of them. They also monitor operations to ensure that the optimal levels of these resources are being recovered.
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Petroleum engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in petroleum engineering. However, a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering may also meet employer requirements. Employers also value work experience, so college cooperative-education programs, in which students earn academic credit and job experience, are valuable as well.
EducationStudents interested in studying petroleum engineering will benefit from taking high school courses in math, such as algebra, trigonometry, and calculus; and in science, such as biology, chemistry, and physics.
Entry-level petroleum engineering jobs require a bachelor's degree. Bachelor's degree programs include classes, laboratory work, and field studies in areas such as engineering principles, geology, and thermodynamics. Most colleges and universities offer cooperative programs in which students gain practical experience while completing their education.
Some colleges and universities offer 5-year programs in chemical or mechanical engineering that lead to both a bachelor’s degree and a master's degree. Some employers may prefer applicants who have earned a graduate degree. A graduate degree also allows an engineer to work as an instructor at some universities or in research and development.
ABET accredits programs in petroleum engineering.
Important QualitiesAnalytical skills. Petroleum engineers must be able to assess complex plans for drilling and anticipate possible flaws or complications before the company commits money and people to a project.
Creativity. Petroleum engineers must come up with new ways to extract oil and gas because each new drill site presents challenges. They must know how to ask the necessary questions to find possible deposits of oil and gas.
Interpersonal skills. Petroleum engineers must work with others on projects that require highly expensive machinery, equipment, and infrastructure. Communicating and working well with others is crucial to protecting and preserving firms’ huge capital investments.
Math skills. Petroleum engineers use the principles of calculus and other advanced topics in math for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work.
Problem-solving skills. Identifying problems in drilling plans is critical for petroleum engineers because drilling operations can be costly. They must be careful not to overlook any potential issues and quickly address problems that do occur.
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsLicensure is not required for entry-level positions as a petroleum engineer. A Professional Engineering (PE) license, which allows for higher levels of leadership and independence, can be acquired later in one’s career. Licensed engineers are called professional engineers (PEs). A PE can oversee the work of other engineers, sign off on projects, and provide services directly to the public. State licensure generally requires
The initial FE exam can be taken after one earns a bachelor’s degree. Engineers who pass this exam are commonly called engineers in training (EITs) or engineer interns (EIs). After meeting work experience requirements, EITs and EIs can take the second exam, called the Principles and Practice of Engineering.
Several states require engineers to take continuing education courses in order to keep their licenses. Most states recognize licensure from other states if the licensing state’s requirements meet or exceed their own licensure requirements.
The Society of Petroleum Engineers offers certification. To be certified, petroleum engineers must be members of the Society, pass an exam, and meet other qualifications.
AdvancementEntry-level engineers usually work under the supervision of experienced engineers. In large companies, new engineers also may receive formal training. As engineers gain knowledge and experience, they move to more difficult projects where they have greater independence to develop designs, solve problems, and make decisions.
Eventually, petroleum engineers may advance to supervise a team of engineers and technicians. Some become engineering managers or move into other managerial positions. For more information, see the profile on architectural and engineering managers.
Petroleum engineers also may go into sales and use their engineering background to inform the discussion of a product's technical aspects with potential buyers and help in product planning, installation, and use. For more information, see the profile on sales engineers.
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Drilling Fluids Engineer
4.0 years
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Mud Engineer
3.9 years
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Drilling Engineer
3.6 years
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Completion Engineer
3.5 years
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Engineer
3.3 years
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Project Drilling Engineer
2.8 years
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Top Careers Before Drilling Fluids Engineer | |
Mud Engineer
10.4%
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Derrick Hand
7.8%
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Operator
6.1%
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Engineer
5.9%
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Floor Hand
5.5%
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Driller
5.5%
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Owner/Operator
5.1%
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Manager
4.9%
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Supervisor
4.7%
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Project Manager
4.2%
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Operations Manager
4.0%
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Mud Logger
4.0%
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Internship
3.8%
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Truck Driver
3.6%
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Owner
3.4%
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Roustabout
3.4%
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Anchor
3.4%
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Equipment Operator
3.2%
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Top Careers After Drilling Fluids Engineer | |
Drilling Consultant
18.9%
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Mud Engineer
10.2%
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Consultant
9.8%
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Operations Manager
6.0%
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Anchor
5.0%
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Project Engineer
4.8%
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Drilling Supervisor
4.8%
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Consulting Engineer
4.4%
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Senior Specialist
4.4%
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Senior Engineer
3.5%
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Field Supervisor
3.3%
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Supervisor
3.1%
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Drilling Engineer
2.9%
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Directional Driller
2.7%
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Drilling Foreman
2.7%
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Project Manager
2.5%
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Driver
2.5%
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Coordinator
2.5%
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Gender | |
Male 87.1% |
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Unknown 6.7% |
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Female 6.1% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 56.7% |
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Hispanic or Latino 18.5% |
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Black or African American 13.1% |
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Asian 7.1% |
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Unknown 4.7% |
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Foreign Languages Spoken | |
Spanish 39.1% |
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French 8.7% |
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Dakota 8.7% |
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Portuguese 4.3% |
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Chinese 4.3% |
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Ukrainian 4.3% |
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German 4.3% |
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Urdu 4.3% |
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Persian 4.3% |
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Hindi 4.3% |
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Tagalog 4.3% |
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Arabic 4.3% |
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Russian 4.3% |
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Texas A&M University 13.8% |
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Texas Tech University 9.0% |
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette 9.0% |
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University of Houston 5.8% |
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Redlands Community College 5.8% |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University 4.8% |
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Oklahoma State University 4.8% |
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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 4.2% |
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Texas State University 4.2% |
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Texas A&M University - Kingsville 4.2% |
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Sam Houston State University 3.7% |
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Coastal Bend College 3.7% |
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Tarleton State University 3.7% |
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University of Phoenix 3.7% |
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West Virginia University 3.7% |
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Stephen F Austin State University 3.7% |
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Louisiana State University and A&M College 3.2% |
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University of Oklahoma 3.2% |
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The Academy 3.2% |
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Pennsylvania State University 2.6% |
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Majors | |
Business 15.9% |
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Surveying, Mapping, And Hydraulic Technologies 11.9% |
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Petroleum Engineering 9.4% |
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Geology 8.0% |
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Chemical Engineering 7.8% |
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Mechanical Engineering 7.1% |
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Engineering 5.5% |
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Chemistry 4.8% |
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General Studies 3.6% |
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Management 3.4% |
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Biology 3.1% |
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Finance 2.9% |
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Civil Engineering 2.5% |
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Industrial Technology 2.3% |
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Education 2.3% |
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Criminal Justice 2.3% |
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Computer Science 1.9% |
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General Education, Specific Areas 1.9% |
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Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology 1.7% |
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Environmental Science 1.7% |
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Degrees | |
Bachelors 43.2% |
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Other 29.1% |
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Masters 12.7% |
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Associate 6.5% |
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Certificate 5.3% |
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Doctorate 1.6% |
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Diploma 1.4% |
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License 0.3% |
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