Senior Drilling Engineer

Ovintiv; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Vacation program

Family leave

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Volunteer program

Job summary

Ovintiv is seeking a Sr. Drilling Engineer to lead environmental, health and safety driven drilling programs in Denver or The Woodlands, with up to 20% travel to US field locations.

The role requires 10+ years in drilling operations and experience across basins, coordinating with a cross-functional team to meet cost, safety, and schedule goals. Responsibilities include preparing AFEs and well designs, monitoring daily activities, budgeting accuracy, and partnering with drilling managers and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of drilling operations experience (field preferred).
• Experience across multiple basins and rotational assignments.
• Strong project management and safety practices.
• Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Attend safety meetings, safety blitz, offered safety training, appropriate skills training and development classes.
• Prepare detailed drilling programs including AFEs, well designs, casing and cementing designs and directional plans.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on daily drilling activities.
• Monitor actual well costs and ensure accuracy for financial reporting and budgeting.
• Participate in the bid process for drilling services and stay up to date with innovations in drilling.
• Interface with field supervisors to support the execution of the drilling plan and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Partner closely with Drilling Managers, Drilling Engineers, Field Coordinators, and Wellsite Supervisors to support the execution of the drilling plan and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Align with Development Team on objectives to deliver wells effectively placed within desired target zones while achieving operational optimization objectives and efficient drilling cycle times.
• Identify operational risks and emerging issues and collaborate with the drilling team to implement corrective actions that reduce non-productive time and improve performance.
• Work closely with the permitting analyst, land, community relations and construction for location and schedule management.
• Model and reinforce company values while maintaining high standards for safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, communication, and professional development.

Skills

Drilling operations

Team leadership

Project management

Safety culture

Interpersonal skills

Job description

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy. We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility—including a market-leading vacation/time-off program. Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all. Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date: 09/16/2026 Job Title: Sr. Drilling Engineer

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role. HIRING SALARY RANGE: $160,000 - $240,000 USD Compensation may vary and will be determined by the geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Core Expectations Lead Ovintiv’s environmental, health and safety programs by example in demonstrating safe work practices, adhering to all forms and guidelines, and strictly following all applicable regulations. Work with all team members to ensure that the drilling schedule is met and carried out in the most cost-effective manner possible. Support strong alignment with the drilling organization through clear communication, shared priorities, and collaborative execution. Create an environment that supports accountability, innovation, learning, and high-performance teamwork. Foster a collaborative team culture grounded in safety, technical and business acumen, innovation, risk management, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution. Maintain strong working relationships with the field through regular site visits. Continually strive for operational improvements to cut costs, enhance safety and reduce cycle times.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend safety meetings, safety blitz, offered safety training, appropriate skills training and development classes.
• Prepare detailed drilling programs including AFEs, well designs, casing and cementing designs and directional plans.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on daily drilling activities.
• Monitor actual well costs and ensure accuracy for financial reporting and budgeting.
• Participate in the bid process for drilling services and stay up to date with innovations in drilling.
• Interface with field supervisors to support the execution of the drilling plan and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Partner closely with Drilling Managers, Drilling Engineers, Field Coordinators, and Wellsite Supervisors to support the execution of the drilling plan and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Align with Development Team on objectives to deliver wells effectively placed within desired target zones while achieving operational optimization objectives and efficient drilling cycle times.
• Identify operational risks and emerging issues and collaborate with the drilling team to implement corrective actions that reduce non-productive time and improve performance.
• Work closely with the permitting analyst, land, community relations and construction for location and schedule management.
• Model and reinforce company values while maintaining high standards for safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, communication, and professional development.

Work Environment and Qualifications

• 10+ years of drilling operations experience for this role with some field experience is preferred.
• Experience in multiple basins will be highly regarded, as well as experience working rotational field assignments on drilling rigs.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Familiar with casing design, hydraulic analysis, directional optimization, fluid systems, cement design, pipe design and torque/drag analysis.
• This position will be based in Denver or The Woodlands and travel as required to OVV office and field locations in US (monthly travel, up to 20% travel time when required).

Benefits

Benefits: Ovintiv offers a competitive benefits package.

• Competitive medical, dental, life, disability and insurance coverage you can customize to meet your personal needs.
• Wellness programs to support your emotional, social, financial and physical wellbeing including an employee and family assistance program.
• A competitive vacation program along with the first and third Friday of every month off to encourage work/life balance.
• A market-leading Family Leave practice which includes 16 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 10 paid parental days for secondary caregivers.
• An annual bonus program designed to recognize both individual and company performance.
• A long-term incentive program (eligibility varies based on position) to provide you an ownership stake in the company.
• An annual allowance to use for items most meaningful to you, such as a home computer, fitness club membership, transportation costs, etc.
• A generous retirement plan including both employee and company contributions.
• An opportunity to give back to your community or charity of choice through a volunteer program and a matching donation program up to $10,000.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.

Ovintiv is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on growing its strong portfolio of diverse resource plays producing natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids. By partnering with employees, community organizations and other businesses, Ovintiv contributes to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates.