Drilling Engineer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Drilling Engineer:

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • At least seven years of drilling experience
  • Strong math, analytical and communication skills
  • Good writing skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills
  • Good leadership skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Drilling Engineer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Drilling Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.