Drilling Engineer - Build Safe, Efficient Wells (Flexible Hours)

Surge Energy Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Bonus/incentives programs

Flexible hours

Stampede Party

Job summary

Surge Energy Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Drilling Engineer to plan and execute drilling programs across our core Alberta assets. You will lead wellbore design, cost management, and technical support through the full drilling lifecycle, collaborating with operations and service providers to deliver safe, efficient, and cost‑effective wells.

Requirements include 8 years of progressive drilling experience and a P.Eng. (APEGA/APEGS), plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive drilling experience.
• Experience in Canadian oil and gas industry (WCSB) helpful.
• P.Eng. registration with APEGA or APEGS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine wellbore designs, casing programs, directional plans, and drilling strategies.
• Perform surface casing depth calculations and pressure/fracture analysis.
• Prepare and maintain drilling programs, stick diagrams, and well schematics.
• Conduct offset well reviews to support design optimization and risk reduction.
• Work with operations and service providers to deliver executable well programs.
• Coordinate vendor inputs across drilling, fluids, cementing, and directional services.
• Provide technical support during operations and troubleshoot higher-risk wells.
• Ensure programs are aligned and ready for field execution.

Skills

Wellbore design

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

P.Eng. (APEGA/APEGS)

Job description

Surge Energy Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Drilling Engineer to plan and execute drilling programs across our core Alberta assets. You will lead wellbore design, cost management, and technical support through the full drilling lifecycle, collaborating with operations and service providers to deliver safe, efficient, and cost‑effective wells.

Requirements include 8 years of progressive drilling experience and a P.Eng. (APEGA/APEGS), plus strong analytical and communication skills.