Senior Drilling Engineer — MPD & HTHP Specialist

Caturus Management Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Caturus Energy is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to lead MPD-focused drilling programs and ensure well integrity in high-demand environments. The role collaborates with geologists and reservoir engineers to optimize trajectories and improve efficiency.

The candidate should have 10+ years in drilling, strong MPD and HTHP expertise, and a track record handling challenging operations while maintaining safety. Based in Houston with corporate Office support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of drilling engineering experience with MPD and HTHP expertise.
• Experience with Haynesville, Austin Chalk or Eagle Ford is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute MPD-focused drilling programs for wellbore stability.
• Provide real-time technical support to rig-site teams.
• Lead troubleshooting and optimize drilling performance and safety.

Skills

MPD

HTHP

Drilling design

Well control

Data analytics

Mentoring

Rig operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

K&M ERA

WellView

Corva

Job description

Caturus Energy is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to lead MPD-focused drilling programs and ensure well integrity in high-demand environments. The role collaborates with geologists and reservoir engineers to optimize trajectories and improve efficiency.

The candidate should have 10+ years in drilling, strong MPD and HTHP expertise, and a track record handling challenging operations while maintaining safety. Based in Houston with corporate Office support.