Senior Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager

Precision Drilling; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling Holdings is seeking a Manager, Mechanical Engineering to lead the U.S. and Middle East mechanical and structural engineering teams, driving safe, reliable, and compliant solutions for rig upgrades and capital projects.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering with a PE designation, 15+ years in drilling or heavy industry, and at least 5 years in leadership, with hands-on design using Inventor/ANSYS and collaboration with OEMs.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering with PE designation or eligibility.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in drilling, oilfield, or heavy industrial environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of API and ASME standards; proven design and analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the U.S. mechanical and structural engineering team, ensuring engineering quality, technical capability development, and succession planning.
• Provide engineering leadership for fleet operations, rig upgrades, capital projects, and complex technical challenges across U.S. and Middle East operations.
• Oversee engineering analysis, equipment design, vendor partnerships, and the evaluation and implementation of new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, certifications, regulatory requirements, and professional engineering approvals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant engineering solutions, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and travel as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Drilling equipment

Structural systems

API/ASME standards

OEM collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering with PE designation or eligibility

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ANSYS

FEA

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Precision Drilling Holdings is seeking a Manager, Mechanical Engineering to lead the U.S. and Middle East mechanical and structural engineering teams, driving safe, reliable, and compliant solutions for rig upgrades and capital projects.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering with a PE designation, 15+ years in drilling or heavy industry, and at least 5 years in leadership, with hands-on design using Inventor/ANSYS and collaboration with OEMs.