Oil & Gas Cost Estimation Engineer

State of California; United States; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid sick and vacation

Public Transit Subsidy

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Conservation, is seeking a Cost Estimation Associate Oil and Gas Engineer to join the CalGEM team in headquarters. You will work under the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer, monitor Idle Well compliance, prepare directives, and advise operators on preventative actions to protect public health and the environment.

Salary ranges from $11,427 to $14,298 per month with a hybrid telework option. Final filing date is 10/19/2026 and eligibility requires exam completion.

Qualifications

• Desirable Qualifications: Ability to analyze complex business processes and propose system enhancements or workflow optimizations.
• Desirable Qualifications: Understanding of data structures, data flows, and data management systems.
• Desirable Qualifications: Understanding or knowledge of software development processes, such as requirements gathering, testing, release cycles, and change management.
• Desirable Qualifications: Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Desirable Qualifications: Ability to learn new software tools quickly.
• Desirable Qualifications: Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• This position functions as an Associate Oil and Gas Engineer in CalGEM’s Headquarters under the guidance of the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer.
• Monitor and investigate operator adherence to Idle Well statutes and regulations, prepare technical directives, and advise operators on preventative actions.

Job description

The State of California, Department of Conservation, is seeking a Cost Estimation Associate Oil and Gas Engineer to join the CalGEM team in headquarters. You will work under the Senior Oil and Gas Engineer, monitor Idle Well compliance, prepare directives, and advise operators on preventative actions to protect public health and the environment.

Salary ranges from $11,427 to $14,298 per month with a hybrid telework option. Final filing date is 10/19/2026 and eligibility requires exam completion.