Petroleum Engineers
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.
34 alternate job titles:
Certification Engineer
Completion Engineer
Completions Engineer
Design Engineer
Drilling Engineer
Engineer
Exploration Engineer
Gas Distribution Engineer
Gas Engineer
Gas Turbine Engineer
Logging Engineer
Mining and Oil Field Equipment Design Engineer
Mining and Oil Field Equipment Test Engineer
Mining and Oil Well Equipment Research Engineer
Mud Engineer
Natural Gas Analyst
Natural Gas Engineer
Oil and Gas Engineer
Oil Drilling Engineer
Oil Exploration Engineer
Oil Well Engineer
Operations Engineer
Petroleum Engineer
Petroleum Production Engineer
Petroleum Supply Specialist
Project Production Engineer
Project Reservoir Engineer
Prospecting Observer
Research Engineer
Reservoir Engineer
Reservoir Engineering Consultant
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Test Engineer
Well Surveying Engineer
Salary Information
Petroleum Engineers: $141,280 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects. | Analysis |
| Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data. | Analysis |
| Research advanced engineering designs or applications. | Analysis |
| Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records or records systems. | Maintenance |
| Develop technical methods or processes. | Development |
| Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems. | Development |
| Interpret design or operational test results. | Development |
| Design environmental control systems. | Development |
| Create models of engineering designs or methods. | Development |
| Direct design or development activities. | Development |
| Design industrial equipment. | Development |
| Determine operational methods. | General |
| Direct quality control activities. | General |
| Resolve operational performance problems. | General |
| Prepare detailed work plans. | General |
| Prepare technical reports for internal use. | General |
| Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information. | General |
| Direct installation activities. | General |
| Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities. | General |
| Inspect equipment or systems. | General |
| Collect samples of raw materials or finished products. | General |
| Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. | General |
| Direct energy production or management activities. | Management |
| Supervise engineering or other technical personnel. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| C# | Object or component oriented development software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Eclipse IDE | Development environment software |
| Google Analytics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer Modelling Group CMG STARS | Analytical or scientific software |
| DFA Capital Management GEMS | Financial analysis software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Finite element analysis FEA software | Analytical or scientific software |
| GeoGraphix ARIES Portfolio | Financial analysis software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| IHS Petra | Analytical or scientific software |
| IHS QUE$TOR | Financial analysis software |
| Neotec WELLFLO | Analytical or scientific software |
| Oracle Primavera Systems | Project management software |
| Schlumberger ECLIPSE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Schlumberger PVTi | Analytical or scientific software |
| Schlumberger Petrel E&P | Analytical or scientific software |
| Software development tools | Development environment software |
| TERRASCIENCES TerraStation | Analytical or scientific software |
| TRC Consultants PHDWin | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Well Flow Dynamics Wellflow | Analytical or scientific software |
| eProduction Solutions PanSystem | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software |
| Landmark Graphics TOW/cs | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structure query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| TIBCO Spotfire | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| API Certified Auditor Professional | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Auditor Q1 | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Procurement Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Petroleum Craftsman - Level 4 | National Petroleum Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Petroleum Geophysicist | American Association of Petroleum Geologists | Not Available |
| Certified Petroleum Journeyman - Level 2 | National Petroleum Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Petroleum Journeyman - Level 3 | National Petroleum Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Petroleum Professional - Level 5 | National Petroleum Management Association | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Connector and Conductor | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Internal Auditor Q2 | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Machinery Lubrication Engineer | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Petroleum Engineering Certification | Society of Petroleum Engineers | Not Available |
| Refractory Personnel Certification | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Registered Landman | American Association of Professional Landmen | Not Available |
| Registered Professional Landman | American Association of Professional Landmen | Not Available |
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