Geothermal Drilling Field Engineer

malcolmdrilling; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote field opportunities

Rotational schedule

Job summary

Malcolm Drilling seeks a Geotechnical Project Engineer to support planning, execution, and oversight of geothermal well drilling operations in the field. You will supervise technical aspects, coordinate with crews and contractors, and ensure safety and environmental compliance while delivering efficient geothermal wells.

The role requires strong field experience, familiarity with drilling fluids and downhole tools, and the ability to work remotely on a rotational schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of field experience in drilling, preferably geothermal, oil & gas, or deep foundation projects.
• Strong understanding of drilling rig operations, downhole tools, and well construction.
• Familiarity with drilling fluids, cementing, casing, and directional drilling practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in fast-changing field environments.
• Proficient in drilling software, Microsoft Office Suite, and data acquisition systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work in remote field locations and on a rotational schedule, as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide field engineering support during all phases of geothermal drilling projects.
• Monitor drilling parameters, wellbore conditions, and equipment performance to ensure adherence to the drilling program.
• Work closely with the Drilling Superintendent, Drilling Manager, and contractors to implement drilling plans and resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and company policies.
• Conduct daily reporting of drilling activities, equipment usage, consumables, and progress against plan.
• Assist with well design, casing and cementing programs, mud programs, and testing procedures.
• Evaluate drilling data to optimize performance, reduce non-productive time, and mitigate risks.
• Participate in troubleshooting drilling issues such as stuck pipe, lost circulation, or downhole equipment failures.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for tools, materials, and support services.
• Support cost tracking and verify contractor invoices against field records.
• Assist with post-drilling reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

2+ years field experience

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication and teamwork

Willingness to work in remote field

Drilling supervision

Adaptability in field environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Geothermal/related specialization (preferred)

Tools

Drilling software

MS Office Suite

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Malcolm Drilling seeks a Geotechnical Project Engineer to support planning, execution, and oversight of geothermal well drilling operations in the field. You will supervise technical aspects, coordinate with crews and contractors, and ensure safety and environmental compliance while delivering efficient geothermal wells.

The role requires strong field experience, familiarity with drilling fluids and downhole tools, and the ability to work remotely on a rotational schedule.