Petroleum Engineer
28AI EXPOSURE TODAY28
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST73%
NOT A FORECAST73%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Petroleum Engineer
Petroleum Engineers are the architects of energy, playing a pivotal role in the exploration and extraction of oil and gas resources that power our world. With a growing emphasis on sustainable practices, these professionals are at the forefront of innovations that ensure energy security while minimizing environmental impact.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
BPA global leader in oil and gas, BP offers extensive career development opportunities and a commitment to sustainability.
ShellShell is renowned for its innovative approach to energy, providing a dynamic work environment for engineers.TotalEnergiesTotalEnergies focuses on sustainable energy solutions and offers a diverse range of projects for engineers.EquinorEquinor is committed to renewable energy and offers exciting opportunities for engineers in the evolving energy landscape.WoodWood provides engineering and consultancy services across the energy sector, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.