How do I become a Petroleum Engineer?

Question

The college I'm attending doesn't have a Petroleum Engineer option, so if I major in Chemical Engineering, can I become a Petroleum Engineer? If not, how can I become one?

Thanks

Answer 1

is it like u like petroleum stuff or u jus heard that they get $$salary so u r thinking to be one as for most of us we understand it wrongly first of all as working in a petrol company most of the engineers are hardly thought to be a petroleum engineers actually my father is a mechanical engineer and works in a petrochemical company but for the opportunities ofcourse civil engineers hav no chance or rare ones but mechanical, communications, chemical, electronics even power hav gd opportunities in the petrochemical companies or if u like the petroleum stuff u can go ahead and complete extra 2 years having a master in petrochemical after completing ur chemical bac.

Answer 2

Hi!

Absolutely, I was offered a job in a refinery in Texas, and I majored in ChE, too.  

Petroleum engineers might explore the world with geologists exploring for oil and gas reservoirs, and they're divided into two main groups--drilling/completion and design/production.  You would work with a geologist to determine what rock composition is present.  You would also need to determine the most economic, cost-efficient way to increase recovery.  You should have a knowledge of math, physics, chemistry and management.  It's really a fascinating field.

All of which you'll get with a degree in ChE. So many doors will open for you, so stay with it!

Answer 3

Not just in chemical engineer It also requires knoledge in mechanical and electrical somehow. Exxon and Mobil is a good starting point