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The New Mexico Institute of
Mining and Technology

Undergraduate Program

NMT Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum and natural gas engineering is a broad-based discipline primarily concerned with the development, exploration, and conservation of oil and gas resources. Petroleum and natural gas engineers plan and supervise drilling and well-completion programs, design and select drilling and production equipment, estimate reserves, and manage oil and gas properties.

The oil and gas industry is a progressive and highly technical business which offers opportunities to young engineers, both in the United States and abroad. A petroleum and natural gas engineering graduate may obtain a responsible position with an oil company, establish a consulting business, or become an independent oil producer.

In general, a petroleum and natural gas engineer may find employment with any industry or state or federal institution which requires a specialist in activities related to producing and injecting fluids by means of wellbores.

Of the 63 current students in the department, 45 are undergraduate students.