Senior Drilling Engineer

Continental Resources, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Resources, Inc. is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to design and execute safe, cost-conscious drilling programs. You will work with the drilling manager, team leads, and supervisors to deliver strong, repeatable results.

The role requires leadership, strong technical judgment, and a commitment to safe operations at the well site. You will analyze performance, manage vendor relations, and guide cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of drilling experience with an independent or major oil company in a major horizontal unconventional basin.
• Pre-employment background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Design safe drilling plans with cost efficiency as a driver.
• Generate well designs and procedures with time and cost estimates.
• Assist daily planning and safe execution of operations with the drilling team.
• Analyze and improve drilling performance and cost efficiency.
• Evaluate vendor performance and new technology applications.
• Collaborate across asset team disciplines.
• Proactively seek better drilling methods and techniques.
• Manage varying workloads as rig activity changes.
• Display strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and supervisory skills.

Skills

IADC Wellsharp Certification

Casing design principles

Directional well planning

Hydraulics modeling

Torque & drag analysis

Well cost management

Leadership / supervision

Risk management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Landmark suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Drilling Engineer will be directly responsible for the design and execution of safe and technically sound drilling programs. The individual will work directly with the drilling manager, drilling team lead, drilling superintendent's and well site supervisors to deliver strong repeatable results. The drilling engineer is expected to demonstrate by action good technical judgment, professionalism, one-team spirit, leadership skills in promoting a safe operation at the well site.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes technical design decisions on the safe execution of the drilling plan with cost efficiency as business driver.
• Generates well designs and procedures that include time and cost estimates.
• Works closely with drilling team to help daily planning and safe execution of operations.
• Analyzes and improves drilling and cost performance.
• Evaluates vendor performance and new technology application.
• Works cohesively across all disciplines of the asset team.
• Open and willing to aggressively seek better methods and techniques of drilling wells.
• Manages a variable workload as rig activity rises and falls based on the goals of the company.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and supervisory skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Drilling engineering industry training, such as IADC Wellsharp Certification, Murchison, Prentice/Northstar, Extended Reach drilling or similar courses.
• Experience and understanding of casing design principles.
• Experience with computer software for modeling casing design, directional well plans, hydraulics, torque & drag. (Landmark suite is preferred)
• Has detailed and demonstrated technical knowledge of drilling horizontal wells.
• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Experience writing detailed operational procedures.
• Strong risk management knowledge and strong well cost management skills.
• Good contractor management skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of drilling experience with an independent or major oil company working in a major horizontal unconventional basin.
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous well-site supervision experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Continental Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Continental Resources participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify. (https://www.clr.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/E-Verify-Participation-IER-Right-to-Work-Posters.pdf)

Continental is successful because we challenge our employees to be innovative and creative. We provide our employees with the necessary tools to be successful, and we reward them for their hard work. We value teamwork and collaboration and expect our employees to have a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity. If you want to work in an environment that encourages teamwork and putting your ideas into action, consider joining Continental Resources.