Petroleum engineers are involved in the exploration, extraction, and production of oil and natural gas. They design and develop methods for efficient and safe extraction, working on reservoir simulation, drilling techniques, and production optimization. This role is crucial for meeting energy demands and requires a strong understanding of geology, physics, and engineering principles.

• Key Skills: Reservoir engineering, drilling operations, production optimization, data analysis, project management.
• Job Outlook: Strong, with increasing demand for energy resources.