Drilling Engineer I – Alaska Field Operations

Doyon, Limited; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FEHB health benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Disability & life insurance

EAP services

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fairweather is seeking a motivated Drilling Engineer I to join our Drilling & Projects team in Anchorage, Alaska. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop technical and operational expertise while supporting the planning, execution, and evaluation of drilling and well construction projects throughout Alaska.

Working under the guidance of senior drilling engineers, the successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in well planning, field operations, cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of drilling engineering or related experience.
• Internship/co-op/field experience in drilling or construction preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with engineering software beneficial.
• Willingness to travel to remote Alaska drilling locations and work safely in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with well planning, drilling programs, casing design, cementing, hydraulics, directional drilling plans, and other engineering deliverables.
• Support preparation of AFEs, cost estimates, drilling schedules, and daily engineering reports.
• Monitor drilling performance and analyze operational data for improvements.
• Provide engineering support during drilling operations and troubleshoot with guidance from senior engineers.
• Maintain compliance with HSE standards, well integrity, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, service companies, and internal teams for project execution.
• Participate in procurement activities by assisting with equipment specs and material tracking.
• Conduct field visits to active locations across Alaska, including remote sites; travel required.
• Participate in end-of-well reviews, lessons learned, and technical documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Job description

Fairweather is seeking a motivated Drilling Engineer I to join our Drilling & Projects team in Anchorage, Alaska. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop technical and operational expertise while supporting the planning, execution, and evaluation of drilling and well construction projects throughout Alaska.

Working under the guidance of senior drilling engineers, the successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in well planning, field operations, cost