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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Indiana Average Salary | |
| Average Time to Fill | 40 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 7 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 0.00 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 40 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | 9.62 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Creativity
Problem-solving
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Integrity
Organization
Decision-making
Written Communication
Leadership
Technology and Tool Usage
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Creativity
Problem-solving
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Integrity
Organization
Decision-making
Written Communication
Leadership
Technology and Tool Usage
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Thinking Creatively
Design electronic or computer equipment, systems, or instrumentation
Design mechanical or production-related tools, fixtures, or devices
Design electro-mechanical equipment or systems
Design control systems
Design environmental control systems
Design industrial or manufacturing machinery or equipment
Design mining or petroleum extraction system equipment
Develop mathematical concepts, models, or simulations
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Determine methods of how engineering operations are carried out
Coordinate development of refining processes
Develop engineering technical methods or processes
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
Design waste recovery methods
Design construction projects
Create models of engineering designs or methods
Write business project or bid proposals
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Design mechanical or production-related tools, fixtures, or devices
Design electro-mechanical equipment or systems
Design control systems
Design environmental control systems
Design industrial or manufacturing machinery or equipment
Design mining or petroleum extraction system equipment
Develop mathematical concepts, models, or simulations
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Determine methods of how engineering operations are carried out
Coordinate development of refining processes
Develop engineering technical methods or processes
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
Design waste recovery methods
Design construction projects
Create models of engineering designs or methods
Write business project or bid proposals
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Analyzing Data or Information
Interpret design or operational test results
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering design problems
Analyze chemical or biological data
Perform engineering research
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Perform cost benefit analysis
Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data
Determine energy consumption of systems, structures, appliances, or devices
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering design problems
Analyze chemical or biological data
Perform engineering research
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Perform cost benefit analysis
Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data
Determine energy consumption of systems, structures, appliances, or devices
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Manage quality control activities
Direct energy production or management activities
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
Direct installation activities
Direct geological surveys
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel
Lead engineering teams
Supervise engineering personnel
Direct engineering research or investigative studies
Delegate authority for engineering activities
Direct energy production or management activities
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
Direct installation activities
Direct geological surveys
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel
Lead engineering teams
Supervise engineering personnel
Direct engineering research or investigative studies
Delegate authority for engineering activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Plan construction of structures or facilities
Plan oil or ore extraction
Prepare detailed work plans
Plan production processes
Direct design or development activities
Manage projects to keep within time, cost, and quality guidelines
Plan scientific, research, or investigative studies
Plan testing of engineering methods
Develop plans for engineering programs, projects, or services
Plan oil or ore extraction
Prepare detailed work plans
Plan production processes
Direct design or development activities
Manage projects to keep within time, cost, and quality guidelines
Plan scientific, research, or investigative studies
Plan testing of engineering methods
Develop plans for engineering programs, projects, or services
Getting Information
Review engineering codes and specifications
Research engineering designs or applications
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information
Review engineering data or reports
Survey land or properties
Collect engineering data
Conduct field research
Conduct geological surveys
Obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
Research engineering designs or applications
Interpret architectural or engineering information from blueprints or schematics
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information
Review engineering data or reports
Survey land or properties
Collect engineering data
Conduct field research
Conduct geological surveys
Obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
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Related Licensing Requirements
Engineer Intern (18-0000000126)
864 IAC 1.1-2-4 Engineering intern; education and work experience Authority: IC 25-31-1-7; IC 25-31-1-8 Affected: IC 25-31-1-12 Sec. 4. (a) The education and experience requirements of section 2 of this rule for professional engineer applicants apply for engineering intern applicants except that individuals with: (1) a baccalaureate degree meeting the course requirements of section 2(c) of this rule shall only be required to obtain two (2) years of work experience; (2) a master of science degree in an engineering discipline following a baccalaureate that is not in an approved engineering curriculum shall only be required to obtain one (1) year of work experience; and (3) the other degrees listed in section 2(b) of this rule shall not be required to obtain any work experience. (b) An individual who is enrolled as a senior in an engineering curriculum in a college or university in Indiana that has at least one (1) approved engineering curriculum may take the last EI examination offered prior to the individual's scheduled graduation. This subsection does not apply to any individual enrolled in any other baccalaureate degree program.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
Professional Engineer (18-0000000009)
Requirements for professional engineer registration includes graduating from an approved engineer curriculum followed by four years of experience. Other requirements include: Certification from the state where you passed your exams or your NCEES record. 5 references, of which 3 must be from Professional Engineers. Copies of transcripts. Paying the exam fee. Please consult with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for addition educational or exam requirements.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
