Get world-class, hands-on training in petroleum engineering technology. Study all areas of the industry — from exploration and drilling to field operations and economic analysis — and start a successful career in oil and gas production.

In the Petroleum Engineering Technology program, you’ll be trained in all areas of the upstream petroleum industry, including exploration, field operations, drilling, economic analysis and reserves determination.

From the office to the field, graduates will ultimately be responsible for many of the technical activities involved in the production of oil and gas.

Is this the right fit for me?
Students who achieve success in this program generally have higher high school grades or recent upgrading courses. Math 31 (Calculus) is an asset.

Accreditation
The program is nationally accredited by the Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) at the technologist level.

Graduates are eligible for membership in The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals in Alberta (ASET).

Credentials
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology.

Graduates can pursue job opportunities as a petroleum engineering technologist in the upstream oil and gas industry in:

exploration and development
field operations
drilling
computer applications
economic analysis
reserves determination.
Related careers include:

geotechnical engineer
economic analyst