The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Oil and gas extraction companies
- Companies providing support activities for mining
- Petroleum and coal products manufacturers
Outlook
Growth for this career will be about average. Employment growth depends on the price of gas and oil. If prices rise, gas companies will increase their exploration for new sources of gas in the United States. This should result in more jobs for petroleum engineers. When prices fall, it is cheaper to purchase gas and oil overseas. As a result, the demand for engineers declines.
Job opportunities are expected to be excellent. There will be more jobs than qualified candidates. In addition, job openings will occur as current engineers retire or leave this career. The best opportunities may include some work in other countries.
Petroleum Engineers (CIS 100407)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
196 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
30 Very small |
& |
-3.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Cook County |
54 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Du Page County |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Edwardsville Area |
32 Very small |
& |
3.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| McHenry County |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
26 Very small |
& |
3.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
20,800 Very small |
& |
2.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1,200 Very few |