ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER

State of California; United States; Hybrid; USD 128.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of California's Department of Conservation is recruiting for a Cost Estimation Associate Oil and Gas Engineer to support the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM). The role emphasizes petroleum engineering knowledge, discipline in cost estimation, and regulatory compliance within the Idle Well program.

The incumbent will monitor operator practices, prepare directives, and provide guidance on preventative actions to protect health, safety, and the environment while meeting

Qualifikationen

• High knowledge of petroleum engineering and geology
• Experience in petroleum operations and production
• Ability to monitor operator adherence to Idle Well statutes and regulations

Aufgaben

• Monitor and investigate operator adherence to Idle Well statutes and regulations.
• Prepare technical and legal directives for operators.
• Advise operators on preventative and corrective actions.

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting:Cost Estimation Associate Oil and Gas Engineer

Department of Conservation

JC-533517 -

JC-533517 - Cost Estimation Associate Oil and Gas Engineer
ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER

$11,427.00 - $14,298.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/19/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
This position is subject to the Department of Conservation’s Conflict of Interest code. Candidates may be precluded from employment with the department if they, or their spouse, hold interests in oil, gas, or geothermal entities.

Please limit your duties performed to one entry. Using multiple entries to list job duties for the same position may lead to disqualification.PLEASE NOTE:All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications mustbe listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678 and not on your resume or SOQ. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH "SEE RESUME" OR “SEE ATTACHED” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Under the direction of the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer (Supervisor) of the Cost Estimation Program, the incumbent will function as an Associate Oil and Gas Engineer (AOGE) in the California Geologic Energy Management Division’s (CalGEM) Headquarters. This position requires a high degree of knowledge and skill of petroleum engineering and geology, petroleum operations, production, and good oil field practice, database management; and communication, presentation, and disclosure. The incumbent will monitor and investigate operator adherence to Idle Well statutes and regulations, prepare technical and legal directives, and advise operators of preventative and corrective actions. CalGEM prioritizes protecting public health, safety, and the environment in its oversight of the oil, natural gas, and geothermal industries, while working to help California achieve its climate change and clean energy goals. To do that, CalGEM uses science and sound engineering practices to regulate the drilling, operation, and permanent closure of energy resource wells.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR’s website to review the exam bulletin: AOGE - Exam

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

EDUCATION INFORMATION: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

Please note:This position requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications submitted without an SOQ or an SOQ that does not answer the items/questions, and/or does not follow formatting instructions will be considered not interested in this position and will be eliminated from the selection process. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section for more information.

This position is contingent on budget approval.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Upon hire, the selected candidate may choose one of the following offices as their permanent headquarters: Sacramento, Bakersfield, Long Beach, Ventura, or Orcutt. Once a location is chosen, the incumbent will be required to work from that specific office exclusively for all in-person reporting; requests for alternative work locations will not be considered.
One dayof remote work and four daysof in-office work per week is the available hybrid telework schedule for this position.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Please see the attached duty statement for information related to this position’s working conditions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER

Cost Estimation Associate Oil and Gas Engineer

Classification:

ASSOCIATE OIL AND GAS ENGINEER $11,427.00 - $14,298.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

The CNRA Career Center , located in downtown Sacramento, is open to both prospective and current employees looking to grow their careers. The center provides a range of personalized services designed to support you at every stage of your professional journey.

Services include:

• One-on-One career consultations
• Mock interviews
• Tips and best practices for applying to positions

Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.
• Valid Driver's license.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - All interested applicants must submit an SOQ. The SOQ must be no more than one page in length and no less than 11-point font. Please discuss your oil and gas experience and the years working in oil and gas or as a regulator. Please discuss any experience, including years, with budgeting or costs related to well plug and abandonment, restoration and facility decommissioning.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the