Drilling Engineer

Our client, a privately held E&P operator, is seeking a Drilling Engineer to coordinate the planning and execution of onshore horizontal and remedial drilling operations. This role works with cross-functional teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

• Develop well designs, drilling programs, and cost estimates.
• Prepare drilling procedures and AFE proposals.
• Apply drilling best practices and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support contractor selection, bid evaluation, and vendor negotiations.
• Coordinate contractors to optimize efficiency and minimize time from spud to first production.
• Maintain rig schedules, daily reports, and well records.
• Prepare performance reviews and support permitting activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams.
• Participate in field visits for rig inspections and pre-spud meetings.
• Support HSE initiatives and maintain a safe work environment.
• Periodic field travel required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of drilling engineering experience with an E&P, focus on horizontal wells in U.S. shale basins.
• Prior rig experience and well control certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of directional drilling and well control.
• Experience with unconventional assets (shale, tight gas).
• Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
• Strong communication and computer skills.