An engineer who designs methods for extracting oil and natural gas from underground reservoirs.
What petroleum engineers do
Petroleum engineers evaluate reservoirs, design drilling plans, manage well completions, plan production strategies, and monitor field performance. They model fluid flow underground, optimize recovery, and balance operational, economic, and environmental factors.
Training path
Most US petroleum engineers hold a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or a related field such as chemical or mechanical engineering. Senior consulting roles often require a Professional Engineer license. Many work overseas on rotational schedules.
Industries
Petroleum engineers work for major integrated oil and gas companies such as ExxonMobil and Chevron, independent producers, oilfield service companies including Halliburton and Schlumberger, and consulting firms supporting drilling and reservoir evaluation.
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