Drilling Engineer

Jobtailor; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States is seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer to lead and support a diverse portfolio of drilling projects, including exploratory and geothermal wells. You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop designs, programs, and execution strategies, while managing the full lifecycle from proposal to completion.

The role emphasizes strong technical expertise in well design, AFE preparation, cost tracking, and procurement, with travel up to 10%.

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.
• Experience with completions engineering and design would be an asset.
• Professional license or the ability to achieve professional license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize work demands to meet deadlines while exercising judgement and working independently.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed (10% travel).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a diverse portfolio of drilling projects, including exploratory drilling, solution-mining wells, geothermal wells, and disposal wells.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to develop well designs, drilling programs, and execution strategies.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from proposal development and project planning through execution.
• Maintain schedule and budget objectives.
• Lead drilling engineering and consulting efforts.
• Develop detailed well designs and comprehensive drilling programs.
• Prepare casing and tubular designs.
• Develop drilling fluid and mud systems.
• Develop cementing programs.
• Develop well testing and completion programs.
• Prepare and manage Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) documents, cost estimates, and budget approvals.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, service providers, and project stakeholders.
• Provide project oversight for safe, efficient, and compliant field operations.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal technical teams to deliver practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.

Skills

Drilling Engineering

Well Design Development

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Cost Tracking

Financial Accountability

Procurement Services

Completions Engineering

Independent Work

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum, Geological, or Mining Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a diverse portfolio of drilling projects, including exploratory drilling, solution-mining wells, geothermal wells, and disposal wells
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to develop well designs, drilling programs, and execution strategies
• Manage the full project lifecycle from proposal development and project planning through execution
• Maintain schedule and budget objectives
• Lead drilling engineering and consulting efforts
• Develop detailed well designs and comprehensive drilling programs
• Prepare casing and tubular designs
• Develop drilling fluid and mud systems
• Develop cementing programs
• Develop well testing and completion programs
• Prepare and manage Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) documents, cost estimates, and budget approvals
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, service providers, and project stakeholders
• Provide project oversight for safe, efficient, and compliant field operations
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement solutions
• Collaborate with clients and internal technical teams to deliver practical, cost-effective engineering solutions

Requirements

• 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
• Experience with completions engineering and design would be an asset
• Professional license or the ability to achieve professional license
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to prioritize work demands to meet deadlines while exercising judgement and working independently
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed
• Must be willing to travel 10% of the time

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in drilling engineering, well design, and project management, with a strong focus on developing comprehensive drilling programs and maintaining budget and schedule objectives. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver effective engineering solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Drilling Engineering
• Well Design Development
• AFE Preparation
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management

Hard Skills

• Drilling Program Development
• Casing Design
• Tubular Design
• Drilling Fluid Systems
• Cementing Programs
• Well Testing
• Completion Programs
• Cost Estimation
• Financial Accountability
• Exploratory Drilling

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Judgment
• Independence
• Prioritization
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional License

Industry Keywords

• Drilling Projects
• Exploratory Drilling
• Geothermal Wells
• Solution-Mining Wells
• Disposal Wells
• Project Lifecycle Management
• Cost Tracking
• Procurement Services
• Field Operations
• Risk Management

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite