Completion Engineer

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil & gas company is seeking a Completions Engineer to support technical projects and client initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and field experience, contributing to engineering success through data analysis and project execution. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Simple IRA - company match

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of completions engineering experience with an E&P company.
• Proficient in Spotfire Analytics and advanced data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (SPE presentation experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize hydraulic fracturing programs for unconventional wells.
• Analyze field data, including pressure, rate, and downhole diagnostics.
• Conduct fracture modeling simulations using software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

B.S. in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Spotfire Analytics

Frac modeling software

CAD software

Job description

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency provided pay range

This range is provided by Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

A leading oil & gas company is seeking a Completions Engineer to support technical projects and client initiatives. The ideal candidate is a data-driven professional with field experience and strong analytical skills. Working collaboratively, the new team member will contribute to engineering success by analyzing performance data, supporting project execution, and delivering technical insights while engaging with clients, enhancing internal processes, and driving continuous improvement.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

• $140,000-$165,000
• Simple IRA - company match

Location: Houston, TX

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize hydraulic fracturing programs for unconventional wells.
• Analyze field data, including pressure, rate, and downhole diagnostics (DAS, DTS, DSS, perf imaging).
• Utilize Spotfire and other analytics tools for engineering workflows and visualization.
• Conduct fracture modeling simulations using software.
• Integrate geological, geophysical, and production data for completions planning.
• Support R&D initiatives including tool development and industry consortium projects.
• Present technical findings to clients at industry conferences (e.g., SPE).
• Coordinate deliverables, timelines, and engineering documentation with clients and internal teams.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 5-8 years of completions engineering experience with an E&P company
• Proficient in Spotfire Analytics and advanced data interpretation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (SPE presentation experience preferred)

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with frac modeling software (StimPlan, FracPro, GOHFER, ResFrac, etc.)
• Familiarity with diagnostics (DarkVision, EV Cam, Fiber Optic DAS/DTS)
• Advanced analytics and basic programming skills (MATLAB, Python, etc.)
• CAD software experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk)
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering or related discipline

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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