Lead Engineer

Precision Drilling; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling is seeking a Lead Engineer in Houston, TX to drive mechanical engineering initiatives across project and operations. You will lead complex initiatives from concept through commissioning, leveraging your extensive design experience and cross‑functional leadership to deliver safe, high‑value solutions.

You will mentor teams, guide equipment improvements, and evaluate new technologies with data‑driven analyses, ensuring compliance with industry standards while supporting growth

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering; licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas (or P.Eng.).
• 10+ years hands-on design, fabrication, and commissioning of equipment and structural components in drilling, mining, or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex engineering projects — defining requirements, creating detailed plans, setting schedules, and ensuring completion within budget and scope.
• Oversee mid-to-large-scale projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Operations, Procurement, Marketing, HSE, EAM) to align deliverables with organizational goals.
• Review, refine, and implement improvements to equipment, processes, and practices to enhance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, using data-driven analysis to assess feasibility, performance, and ROI while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Mentor project teams, support drilling operations with real-time technical guidance, and manage documentation, budgeting, and reporting to meet corporate and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Texas P.E.

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

AutoCAD

Inventor FEA

ANSYS

SAFI

Job description

Lead Engineer

Job Title: Lead Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas

Precision Drilling is a leading land drilling contractor providing High Performance, High Value services across North America and select international markets. Guided by our Core Values, we’re committed to safe and sustainable operations driven by passionate people. At Precision, we empower our teams to grow, lead, and share our desire to be the best in everything we do.

The Lead Engineer will leverage their extensive engineering background, leadership experience, and available resources to support Precision’s fleet and drive the development and implementation of innovative equipment, technologies, and processes. In this role, you will manage all phases of Mechanical Engineering for project and operations engineering initiatives – from initial concept through commissioning – to deliver solutions that meet operational objectives and comply with relevant standards.

CULTURE:

Precision Drilling fosters a strong safety culture through our Human Organizational Performance (HOP) approach, focusing on learning, communication, and supporting our people. We invest in career growth through continuous training and development, encourage balance with competitive benefits and generous time off, and foster a team-oriented workplace grounded in integrity and trust. When you join Precision, you join a company that puts people first.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Lead and coordinate complex engineering projects — defining requirements, creating detailed plans, setting schedules, and ensuring completion within budget and scope.


• Oversee mid-to-large-scale projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Operations, Procurement, Marketing, HSE, EAM) to align deliverables with organizational goals.


• Review, refine, and implement improvements to equipment, processes, and practices to enhance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.


• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, using data-driven analysis to assess feasibility, performance, and ROI while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.


• Mentor project teams, support drilling operations with real-time technical guidance, and manage documentation, budgeting, and reporting to meet corporate and regulatory requirements.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or P.E in the state of Texas.


• Over 10 years of hands‑on experience in the design, fabrication, and commissioning of equipment and structural components within drilling, mining, or construction industries


• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk CAD tools (Inventor, Vault, AutoCAD) and mechanical analysis software (Inventor FEA, ANSYS, SAFI); strong working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and legislation.


• Highly motivated and self-directed professional with strong problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and effective at cross-departmental communication


• Willing and able to travel within North America (~10%), hold a valid driver’s license, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth