Drilling Engineer

Warwick Investment Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick Investment Group is seeking a motivated Drilling Engineer to join our Oklahoma City team. The role focuses on well design, planning, and execution with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and cost optimization in oil and gas drilling operations.

The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of drilling experience and strong proficiency in well design, drilling fluids, directional drilling, and well control. Preference given to candidates with Eagle Ford or Anadarko basin exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of oil and gas drilling experience.
• Strong knowledge of well design, drilling fluids, directional drilling, and well control.
• Proficiency with drilling software and data analysis tools.
• Experience in Eagle Ford or Anadarko basins preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan drilling programs, including casing design, mud programs, and well control procedures.
• Monitor and optimize drilling performance to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
• Collaborate with geologists, completions engineers, and field personnel to deliver successful wells.
• Analyze drilling data and performance metrics to recommend operational improvements.
• Support vendor selection and manage technical aspects of service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, environmental regulations, and safety standards.

Skills

Petroleum Engineering

Well design

Drilling data analysis

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Drilling software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Position Type: Full Time
JOB TITLE: Drilling Engineer

FIRM INTRODUCTION

Founded in 2010, Warwick Investment Group is a SEC-registered investment advisor with approximately $2.3 billion in managed assets. Warwick manages funds that invest globally in natural resources and real estate and has an established track record in strategic consolidation in these sectors, having completed more than 4,000 transactions since inception. The firm also manages capital for pension funds in eight of the 50 states. Warwick has ~120 team members and advisors across offices in Oklahoma City, Dallas, New York and London, investing across private equity funds, special purpose vehicles and open-ended structures. The firm aims to generate attractive investment returns across market cycles. Warwick’s in-house data science team works hand-in-hand with Warwick’s sector investment teams over the life cycle of an investment, leveraging innovative technologies to identify market opportunities and optimize investment portfolios. Warwick’s data science team specializes in statistics, econometrics, network analytics and machine learning. Warwick’s real estate platforms specialize in identifying investment opportunities in markets with favorable tailwinds and attractive, risk-adjusted returns. Through consolidation strategies and development, the firm generates alpha through stable and growing yields, inflation protection and value-add returns. Warwick’s energy and natural resources platforms specialize in geology, engineering and investment within each space.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Drilling Engineer to join our team supporting oil and gas drilling operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in well design, planning, and execution, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and cost optimization. Experience in the Eagle Ford or Anadarko basins is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and plan drilling programs, including casing design, mud programs, and well control procedures
• Monitor and optimize drilling performance to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations
• Collaborate with geologists, completions engineers, and field personnel to deliver successful wells
• Analyze drilling data and performance metrics to recommend operational improvements
• Support vendor selection and manage technical aspects of service contracts
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, environmental regulations, and safety standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in oil and gas drilling engineering
• Strong working knowledge of well design, drilling fluids, directional drilling, and well control principles
• Proficiency with drilling software and data analysis tools
• Experience in the Eagle Ford or Anadarko basins preferred
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Preferred Attributes

• Demonstrated track record of improving drilling efficiency and reducing non-productive time
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and operational best practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment