CAREER

Petroleum Engineers

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$130,850

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+8.3% (as fast as the average)

Career

What Petroleum Engineers Do

Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.

Other Job Titles Petroleum Engineers May Have

Drilling Engineer, Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, Reservoir Engineer

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
  • Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
  • Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
  • Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
  • Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.

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