Lead Drilling Engineer - Flexible Schedule & ESOP

RE/SPEC Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Retirement & EPP (with company match)

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer to join our Calgary office. You will lead and support a diverse portfolio of drilling projects, including exploratory, solution-mining, geothermal and disposal wells, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design innovative well programs and execution strategies that advance energy and mineral resource development.

The role suits a technically strong engineer who can manage projects from concept through completion, solve complex

Qualifications

• BS degree in petroleum/geological/mining engineering.
• 5+ years drilling engineering experience.
• License or ability to obtain license.
• Experience with AFE, cost tracking, procurement.
• Willingness to travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from proposal to execution while meeting schedule and budget.
• Lead drilling engineering and consulting efforts for various well types.
• Develop detailed well designs and drilling programs including casing, mud systems, cementing, testing.
• Prepare and manage AFE documents with cost estimates and approvals.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, service providers, and stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant field operations.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver cost-effective engineering solutions.

Skills

Well design

Project management

Client relationship management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of science in petroleum/geological/mining engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer to join our Calgary office. You will lead and support a diverse portfolio of drilling projects, including exploratory, solution-mining, geothermal and disposal wells, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design innovative well programs and execution strategies that advance energy and mineral resource development.

The role suits a technically strong engineer who can manage projects from concept through completion, solve complex