Well Abandonment Engineer

Jobsity, LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobsity, LLC. is seeking a Well Abandonment Engineer to join a remote engineering team and contribute to safe, efficient abandonment of oil, gas, and water wells.

The role involves evaluating well conditions, developing abandonment programs, supporting field operations, and ensuring compliance with technical and environmental standards across international projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply cementing and plugging techniques, and use tools like WellCat or Landmark

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in well abandonment or related oilfield operations.
• Understanding of well construction, well integrity, and oilfield engineering principles.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary technical or operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate well conditions and determine abandonment plans.
• Develop abandonment programs and procedures.
• Support field operations and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with technical, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Well integrity

Casing evaluation

Formation pressure

Risk assessment

Engineering planning

Regulatory compliance

Well plugging methods

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in Petroleum/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

WellCat

Landmark

Job description

Are you an engineer with experience in well operations, well integrity, or Plug & Abandonment (P&A)?

We're looking for a Well Abandonment Engineer to join our client's engineering team and contribute to the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible abandonment of oil, gas, and water wells.

In this role, you'll be involved in evaluating well conditions, developing abandonment programs, supporting field operations, and ensuring compliance with applicable technical and environmental standards.

This is an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to technically challenging projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.

Key Requirements:

Education & Professional Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in well abandonment, drilling, completions, or related oilfield operations.
• Understanding of well construction, well integrity, and oilfield engineering principles.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary technical or operational teams.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of well integrity assessments, casing evaluation, and formation pressure considerations.
• Understanding of cementing techniques, well plugging methods, and well barriers.
• Familiarity with engineering risk assessments and technical planning.
• Knowledge of applicable oil & gas regulations, safety requirements, and environmental standards.
• Proficiency with engineering software and design tools such as WellCat, Landmark, or similar applications.

Communication & Problem-Solving

• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to explain engineering decisions and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and safety standards.

Help shape safe, sustainable well abandonment operations! Join a remote engineering team and apply your expertise in P&A, well integrity, and decommissioning across the oil & gas industry.