Job requirements Petroleum Engineer near Ottawa (ON)

Find out what you typically need to work as a petroleum engineer near Ottawa (ON). These requirements are applicable to all Petroleum engineers (NOC 21332).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • 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 practise 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.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Ontario

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

List of Associations

Associations are organizations that may provide news to its members about networking events, professional development and other common issues for people working in the same industry.

Job title Petroleum Engineer
Regulated
List of Associations
Associations Contact information
Regional level
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers - Ottawa

275 Slater Street, Suite 1000, Ottawa ON, K1P 5H9

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