Standard Occupational Classification 2018 - United States
17-2170 Petroleum Engineers
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
Level 31 direct subcategory
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Subcategories of 17-2170 Petroleum Engineers
Other SOC 2018 codes under 17-2170 Petroleum Engineers
- 17-2010Aerospace Engineers
- 17-2020Agricultural Engineers
- 17-2030Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- 17-2040Chemical Engineers
- 17-2050Civil Engineers
- 17-2060Computer Hardware Engineers
- 17-2070Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- 17-2080Environmental Engineers
- 17-2110Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety
- 17-2120Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
- 17-2130Materials Engineers
- 17-2140Mechanical Engineers
- 17-2150Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
- 17-2160Nuclear Engineers
- 17-2190Miscellaneous Engineers
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 17-2170?
- SOC 2018 17-2170 is "Petroleum Engineers". Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
- What does SOC 2018 17-2170 include?
- 17-2170 Petroleum Engineers contains 1 direct subcategory: 17-2171 Petroleum Engineers.
- What is the parent category of 17-2170?
- 17-2170 Petroleum Engineers sits under 17-2170 Petroleum Engineers in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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