21332 - Petroleum Engineers

Petroleum Engineers are in high demand throughout Canada’s Oil and Petroleum sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Petroleum Engineers in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Petroleum Engineers that can range from $58,900 to $151,900 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Petroleum Engineers Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including petroleum producing companies, consulting companies, well logging or testing companies, government, and research and educational institutions. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Petroleum Engineers in Canada.

Petroleum Engineers in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Petroleum Engineers pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Oil and gas drilling engineer
• Oil and gas production engineer
• Petroleum engineer
• Petroleum reservoir engineer
• Petroleum well completion engineer
• Subsea engineer

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Conduct feasibility assessment studies for developing new oil and gas fields.
• Direct and monitor oil and gas drilling operations.
• Develop drilling programs, select sites, and specify drilling fluids, bit selection, drill stem testing procedures, and equipment.
• Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, and well surveys.
• Design and select artificial lift machinery, and well and surface production equipment and systems, and specify programs for corrosion control and oil or gas treatment.
• Develop specifications for and monitor and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
• Analyze reservoir rock and fluid data to design optimum recovery methods and to predict reservoir performance and reserves.
• Monitor and forecast oil and gas reservoir performance and recommend oil recovery techniques that extend the economic life of wells.
• Design, develop, and coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of subsea well-head and production equipment.

Employment Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.
• A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
• Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 21332

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Petroleum Engineers are expected to total 8,200, while 6,900 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Petroleum Engineer Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 21332.