Career Development

Discover how the next generation of energy leaders is driving innovation and reshaping the future of the global energy industry in this SPE Live with 2026 SPE President Jennifer Miskimins and three young professionals, including Hitisha Dadlani, deputy editor in chief of TWA.

The 5-year multidisciplinary program will offer students the opportunity to earn a BS in engineering and an MS in business.

Rodriguez reflects on engineering growth, systems thinking, and how strong technical foundations remain valuable across evolving industries.

Brittany N. Cole offers career advice on how new graduates can avoid the “busy but ineffective” trap, prioritize high-impact work, and build strategic value in their first 90 days to accelerate long-term career growth in an AI-driven workforce.

Standing out in today’s AI-saturated job market isn’t about doing more, but about developing and communicating distinctive, thoughtful insights that make you memorable rather than just polished and competent.

Rita Okoroafor, SPE, reflects on her journey from petroleum engineering to academia, emphasizing how subsurface expertise, curiosity, and collaboration can drive innovation and support the transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy systems.

Ibnu Hafiz Satria, SPE, shares his first offshore experience while working as an engineer for Petronas in Malaysia.

Tips on how to create a targeted, results-driven CV and optimized LinkedIn profile that pass automated screening systems and effectively showcase your value to recruiters.

Higher education institutions are invited to apply for funding to improve an existing training program or develop a program to train the next generation of energy workforce.

CEO and author Kelly Mooney shares practical career advice for young professionals on career fit, self‑advocacy, navigating workplace power dynamics, and building long‑term success without burnout.