Senior Drilling Engineer

EOG Resources, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

EOG Resources, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, seeks a drilling engineer to plan and design vertical and horizontal wells, write AFEs, and analyze performance and costs across development and exploration programs.

You will work with G&G, Reservoir, Completion, Land, Construction and Regulatory teams and provide daily supervisory guidance for multiple rig operations. Requirements include a BS in Engineering (Petroleum Engineering preferred) and a minimum of three years in drilling engineering, with

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with preference for Petroleum Engineering and 3+ years drilling experience.
• Experience in horizontal well bore design and execution.
• Strong communication, leadership and ability to supervise field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design vertical and horizontal wells.
• Write AFEs and analyze drilling performance and costs.
• Evaluate vendor performance and apply new technologies.
• Collaborate with G&G, Reservoir, Completion, Land, Construction and Regulatory groups.

Skills

Drilling design

Leadership

Field supervision

Communication

Computer skills

Education

BS in Engineering

Petroleum Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Duties will include but not be limited to vertical and horizontal well planning and design, writing AFEs, analyzing drilling performance & costs, evaluating vendor performance and investigation and application of new technologies to improve drilling performance and cost efficiencies in the development and exploration drilling program. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to work closely and effectively with G&G, Reservoir, Completion, Land, Construction and Regulatory groups, provide up to date, detailed performance and cost analysis to Division Management and to provide the daily Engineering supervisory support and guidance for multiple drilling rig operations & well site supervisors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The minimum educational requirement is a BS in Engineering with a preference for Petroleum Engineering, and a minimum of 3 years of drilling engineering experience. Significant experience in the drilling design and execution of technical horizontal well bores. The position will require excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and supervisory skills and possess ability to work with field personnel and division staff. Strong ability to organize and supervise field personnel. Need expertise in wide range of drilling applications and ability to make sound decisions quickly on a regular basis. Must have strong computer skills.

Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

Min $155,000.00 / Max $255,000.00

Benefits and discretionary bonus opportunity details can be found at https://www.eogresources.com/documents/2024_Compensation_and_Benefits_Highlights.pdf

Application deadline: October 8, 2026

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Disabled.