Hi Everyone, after having a decade of work experience in oil & gas industry as a field engineer and supply chain coordinator, I am now preparing to transition into Consulting. With only bachelors of engineering and NON MBA background, what is a suitable role for me to start?

Hi! With your 10 years of experience, you’d likely be considered for an experienced hire role, typically at Senior Associate or Consultant level. Since your background is in oil & gas and supply chain, you should position yourself specifically for roles within the Energy or Operations practice of your target firms.

If you have previous leadership experience, you could even aim for an Engagement Manager role—especially if you apply directly within your industry’s practice area.

Not having an MBA isn’t a blocker (although an MBA would be an asset). Focus on showcasing your transferable skills and prepare thoroughly for case interviews like any other candidate.

Happy to share more insights if helpful. Feel free to reach out!

Cheers,
Kevin

Hi,
 

This is a great and very doable transition — many professionals from strong industry backgrounds, like yourself, move into consulting successfully, even without an MBA. With a decade of experience in oil & gas and supply chain, you’re already bringing expertise that’s highly valuable, especially in regions where energy and industrial transformation are top priorities.

Here’s how I’d think about your next steps:
 

1. Target the Right Offices & Practices

Oil & gas is a priority sector in consulting, particularly in offices like:

• Middle East (especially UAE/KSA)
• Houston, Calgary, Norway
• Some Southeast Asian markets too
  You want to target offices where your experience isn’t just relevant — it’s critical. MBB firms list sector strengths by office on their websites.
   

2. Role Level: Senior Associate / Consultant Level

Given your industry tenure and leadership exposure, firms will likely bring you in just below manager level — titles vary, but typically:
 

• Senior Associate at McKinsey
• Consultant at BCG
• Associate or Senior Consultant at Bain
   

Getting in at this level allows you to learn the consulting toolkit while ramping up quickly.
 

3. Strengthen Your Positioning

Even without an MBA, you can stand out by showing:
 

• A clear progression in roles (e.g. team leadership, cross-functional coordination)
• Quantified impact (e.g. “Improved supply reliability by X%”)
• Client-facing, problem-solving traits
  I’d be happy to help you shape your CV and stories to reflect this — your experience just needs to be told in a more consulting-style language.
   

I’ve helped other industry professionals make this leap (I did it myself, from a non-target background). If you’d like help structuring your CV or want to talk strategy, happy to support.

Best,

Pallav