Senior Drilling Engineer - Flexible Schedules & ESOP

RE/SPEC Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; 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 growing team in Canada. You will lead and support a diverse portfolio of drilling projects, developing innovative well designs and execution strategies to support energy and mineral resource development.

This role focuses on full lifecycle project management, cost estimates, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient operations and high-quality results. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in petroleum, geological, or mining engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of drilling engineering experience.
• Strong technical background in well design and drilling program development and execution.
• Prior experience in AFE preparation, cost tracking, financial accountability, and procurement services.
• Strong client relationships and the ability to support business development efforts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional license or the ability to achieve professional license.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle, from proposal development and project planning through successful execution, while maintaining schedule and budget objectives.
• Lead drilling engineering and consulting efforts for exploratory drilling, solution-mining, geothermal, and disposal well projects.
• Develop detailed well designs and comprehensive drilling programs, including casing and tubular design, drilling fluids, cementing, testing and completion programs.
• Prepare and manage Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) documents, including cost estimates and budget approvals.
• Develop accurate drilling cost estimates and project schedules while coordinating with drilling contractors, service providers, and project stakeholders.
• Provide project oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant field operations.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement solutions to support successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal technical teams to deliver practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Must be willing to travel 10% of the time.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Problem solving

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

BSc Petroleum Eng

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer to join our growing team in Canada. You will lead and support a diverse portfolio of drilling projects, developing innovative well designs and execution strategies to support energy and mineral resource development.

This role focuses on full lifecycle project management, cost estimates, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient operations and high-quality results. Travel up to 10% is required.