Remote Drilling Engineer Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Remote Drilling Engineer Consultant to support offshore and land projects. The role involves designing and optimizing drilling plans, monitoring real-time data, and collaborating with teams to resolve technical challenges. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in related fields and over 5 years of drilling engineering experience. Competitive compensation and remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of drilling engineering experience (offshore and/or land).
• Strong knowledge of drilling fluids and directional drilling.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize drilling plans for offshore and land operations.
• Monitor drilling data and provide operational guidance remotely.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Drilling Engineering

Well Design

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or related Engineering field

Tools

Drilling software

Remote operations platforms

Job description

About Us

AquaTech Deep Engineering has been a trusted partner to energy producers since 1995, delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling and production solutions worldwide. We specialize in offshore and land drilling services, premium rental tools, and advanced operations support.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Remote Drilling Engineer Consultant to support our land and offshore projects. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise to optimize drilling programs, ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, and deliver cost-effective solutions for complex drilling challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, review, and optimize drilling plans for offshore and land operations.
• Monitor real-time drilling data and provide operational guidance remotely.
• Collaborate with rig teams, vendors, and project managers to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure adherence to API Q2 and HSE best practices.
• Provide performance analysis and recommendations to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of drilling engineering experience (offshore and/or land).
• Strong knowledge of well design, drilling fluids, and directional drilling.
• Familiarity with drilling software and remote operations platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Contract Type: Remote, Consultant Basis
Compensation: Competitive, with QuickBooks-enabled upfront payment options.

Company

Elmass (Australia) PTY Ltd is a growing energy sector services company focused on reliable solutions for clients worldwide.