Petroleum Engineering focuses on finding and producing oil and gas. Graduates work for oil and gas companies and service firms.
Careers you can go into with Petroleum Engineering
Faculty: Engineering and Technology. These are common routes, not a complete list. Many graduates also move into related fields as their experience grows.
Skills to build
Employers look for evidence of these skills on your CV. Build them through projects, internships, volunteering and short courses while you are still in school.
- Reservoir analysis
- Data analysis
- Safety
- Field operations
Useful next steps
- COREN registration
- Industry internships
- Postgraduate study
Get ready to apply
- Put your skills, projects and internships into a clear CV with the CV Builder.
- Write a tailored cover letter for each application.
- Practise with the interview questions for this field.
- Check the job application document checklist before you submit.
Frequently asked questions
What jobs can I get with a degree in Petroleum Engineering?
Common roles include petroleum engineer, reservoir engineer, drilling engineer, production engineer. The right choice depends on your interests, your grades and the skills you build.
What should I do after studying Petroleum Engineering?
COREN registration. Industry internships.
Which skills matter most for Petroleum Engineering graduates?
Employers often look for reservoir analysis, data analysis, safety. Show them with projects, internships and examples on your CV.
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