Petroleum engineers must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably petroleum engineering. However, a bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering may meet employer requirements. Employers also value work experience. The students who earn academic credit and job experience, are valuable as well.
Important skills required for petroleum engineers are analytical skills, math skills, creativity, interpersonal skills and problem solving skills. Students interested in petroleum must have knowledge in algebra, trigonometry, calculus, biology, chemistry and physics.