Discover a Career

The team of editors from the Discover a Career section of TWA meet to discuss their education, career paths in the oil and gas industry, and what excites them in their everyday work.

Oftentimes, career paths start from the interest a student develops during high school. This article is an attempt to introduce high school and middle school students to the world of petroleum and energy.

There are roles in tech companies that need extensive oil and gas background and specific experience in reservoir applications and reservoir simulation.

In a slightly different spin to the series, this article features a geologist turned user experience designer at Halliburton.

What is it like to work in a highly coveted and respected national security lab? Mohamed Mehana, a research scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, describes his work profile and shares insights into building a research career.

For petroleum engineering graduates, the job profile in investment banks and private equity firms start with the common technical knowledge of the petroleum world but slowly expands to economics, management, and global energy situations.

If you have a curious mind and some imagination, your career can take you on an unexpected adventure. The commercial drone industry is dynamic, and is characterized by fast growth, a low barrier to entry with minimal requirements for those who want in.

Going through a layoff is hard, but not necessarily bad. It can be a time for you to reinvent yourself to reach bigger goals.

While the façade painted by IIoT and data-driven processes is one of an environment that is heavily guided by computers, it actually calls for an evolved workforce that is able to use the data to enhance design and decision-making skills.

Ten women engineers who are successful in their careers share their best advice for women engineers who are just starting.