Baton Rouge,
LA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Petroleum engineers plan and oversee drilling and production activities globally in locations where oil and natural gas are discovered. These operations can occur in diverse environments such as the Arctic, jungles, oceans, or shale formations within the United States. They analyze geological and engineering information to create drilling and production strategies that optimize output and reservoir extraction. In this career, you could progress through roles like field, district, area, staff, and chief petroleum engineer. Another path involves advancing into management positions such as supervisor, superintendent, manager, and president/CEO. After gaining experience in the industry, you may consider further opportunities.