Compare Petroleum Engineers & Industrial Engineers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Petroleum Engineers Not Available
Industrial Engineers $87,400

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Very Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Engineers
Industrial Engineers
High

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Very Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Engineers
Industrial Engineers
Medium

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Medium
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Engineers
Industrial Engineers
High

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Very Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Engineers
Industrial Engineers
Medium

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Medium
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Engineers
Industrial Engineers
High

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Engineers
Industrial Engineers
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Industrial Engineers
Industrial Engineers

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Industrial Engineers
Industrial Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers

8 related certifications

Certification for Industrial Engineers
Industrial Engineers

14 related certifications

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