Senior Drilling Engineer jobs in United States
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Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. · 3 months ago

Senior Drilling Engineer

positionBakersfield, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$100K/yr - $175K/yr
date10+ years exp

Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. is a leading consulting firm in oil and gas well engineering and operations. They are seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient wells by providing engineering design, operational planning, and real-time technical support while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

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Responsibilities

Develop well plans, casing design, mud programs, and risk assessments
Provide real-time technical input to rig teams, ensuring safe and efficient operations
Monitor performance, benchmark results, and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement
Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, industry best practices, and client requirements
Partner with geoscience, completions, production, and contractor teams to deliver integrated well solutions

Qualification

Drilling engineering experienceDrilling engineering softwareWell control principlesIWCFIADC CertificationProfessional Engineer licenseProject Management Professional certificationAnalytical skillsClient-facing skillsOSHAHSE trainingCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Minimum of 10 years' experience in drilling engineering
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with proven ability to adapt to operational challenges
Solid knowledge of drilling standards and processes, well control principles, and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in drilling engineering software and data analysis tools
Excellent communication, teamwork, and client-facing skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, or related field) is required

Preferred

IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Relevant OSHA or HSE training

Company

Cornerstone Engineering, Inc.

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Cornerstone Engineering provides best in class multi-discipline engineering and design services, lean project management tools, aerial drone and land surveying services, regulatory and permitting strategies, and subject matter expert consultant services to our clients across multiple industries.
dateFounded in 1979
location
Bakersfield, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://cornerstoneeng.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian Zauel
CEO / Owner
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