| Job Family | Description | Typical Education | Typical Career Paths | Routine Working Conditions |
| Engineering Professionals | Work involves the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and quality control of systems critical to the exploration, production, processing and transportation of oil and gas. | Minimum undergraduate degree; many occupations require professional designation. | Entry into occupation typically begins at the junior or associate level; upward mobility through intermediate, advanced, team lead, supervisory and management levels. Career paths typically offer people management or technical specialization. | Office work; Geographic Relocation; Remote Locations; Work Mobility. |
| Geoscience Professionals | Work involves applying the knowledge of science to locate and analyze onshore oil and gas reserves. | Minimum undergraduate degree; many occupations require professional designation. | Entry into occupation typically begins at the junior or associate level; upward mobility into supervisory and management levels. | Office work; Geographic Relocation; Remote Locations; Outdoor Work. |
| Land Professionals | Work to obtain mineral right acquisitions, oil and gas leases or contracts. Works with landowners on surface issues such as access, construction, etc. | Minimum undergraduate degree; many occupations require professional designation. | Entry into occupation typically begins at the junior or associate level; upward mobility into supervisory and management levels. | Office work; Geographic Relocation; Work Mobility. |
