(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Petroleum Engineers

Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs.

Salary Breakdown

Petroleum Engineers

Average

$92,840

ANNUAL

$44.63

HOURLY

Entry Level

$61,650

ANNUAL

$29.64

HOURLY

Mid Level

$78,350

ANNUAL

$37.67

HOURLY

Expert Level

$121,540

ANNUAL

$58.44

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Petroleum Engineers

60

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Petroleum Engineers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Petroleum Engineers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Physics

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

Chemistry

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity


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