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Petroleum Engineer

Also known as: Oil & Gas Engineer, Reservoir Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Production Engineer

AI Impact Score

42/100

AI is improving reservoir modeling and drilling optimization, but the complex physical engineering and field decision-making remain firmly human. Expect AI to be a powerful analytical partner rather than a replacement.

$80k – $190k

Salary Range

stable

Growth Outlook

33,000

Total Jobs (US)

+2%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Routine reservoir simulation runsProduction data entry and basic reportingStandard well log interpretationBasic economic modeling

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Reservoir characterization and modelingDrilling parameter optimizationProduction forecastingRisk assessment and scenario analysis

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Field operations oversightWell intervention decisionsStakeholder negotiationsSafety managementCross-disciplinary project leadership

Current Skills

Reservoir EngineeringDrilling OperationsProduction OptimizationGeological AnalysisProject Management

Future-Proof Skills

AI-Driven Reservoir Modeling Carbon Capture Technologies Renewable Energy Transition Python & MATLAB for Reservoir Simulation

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