Senior Drilling Engineer

Woodside Energy

. Plan and deliver segments of projects and whole well designs within a team .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in well design and drilling engineering, including cost estimation, risk assessment, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Proficient in preparing technical documentation and conducting performance evaluations to optimize drilling operations.

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Well Design DevelopmentDrilling Engineering CalculationsCost Estimation and BudgetingRisk Assessment and MitigationWell Control Certification

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Hard Skills

Casing DesignCementing ProgramsDrilling FluidsHydraulics ModelingTorque and Drag AnalysisEquivalent Circulating Density (ECD)Surge and Swab AnalysisPore Pressure EvaluationWell Integrity DesignTechnical Documentation Preparation

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Drilling ToolsDrilling Fluids SystemsCementing ServicesWellheadsLiner Hangers

Certifications & Qualifications

Well Control – IADC or IWCF Supervisor Level 4 Combined Surface/Subsea Stacks

Industry Keywords

Onshore Drilling OperationsOffshore Drilling OperationsHealth, Safety, and Environmental StandardsRegulatory ComplianceEngineering Practices

Tech Stack

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Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and deliver segments of projects and whole well designs within a team
Collaborate across disciplines to share knowledge and achieve objectives
Make recommendations on project direction and scope
Perform cost, time, and resource planning
Conduct offset well reviews and conceptual design
Evaluate casing seat, load cases, well architecture, and stress analysis
Design well trajectories and survey programs
Perform drill string design and drilling hydraulics
Design cement slurry for each casing string to achieve zonal isolation
Select drilling fluid systems and drilling materials, including OCTGs, wellheads, and liner hangers
Recommend bits and drilling mechanics
Evaluate and recommend new drilling tool technologies
Develop well acceptance criteria, barriers, and well integrity work
Prepare drilling programs, load-out lists, contingency plans, and MOCs
Conduct pre-spud meetings and post-well or post-campaign reviews
Review daily activity reports for accuracy and appropriate detail
Provide operational support, problem solving, contingency planning, and record keeping
Participate in After Action Reviews and capture Lessons Learned
Participate in field audits, visits, and site-based HSE programs
Prepare high-quality written work and clear, concise presentations
Learn new projects quickly and adjust to unexpected and changing conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Engineering, or a related field of study
Nine (9) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation
At least two (2) years of experience in each of the following: developing engineering well designs and programs for onshore or offshore drilling operations, including casing design, cementing programs, drilling fluids, well control requirements, and bottom hole assembly configurations; preparing drilling cost estimates and AFE level budgets, tracking actual expenditures, and performing quantitative cost variance analysis against approved estimates; performing standard drilling engineering calculations, including hydraulics modeling, torque and drag analysis, equivalent circulating density (ECD), surge and swab analysis, and pore pressure and fracture gradient evaluation, using industry standard engineering methods; evaluating technical specifications and performance criteria for drilling services and equipment suppliers, including drilling tools, fluids, casing, and cementing services; conducting formal drilling risk assessments, including hazard identification and mitigation planning, in accordance with established health, safety, and environmental standards and regulatory requirements; analyzing offset well data and drilling performance data to assess rate of penetration, non productive time, and equipment performance, and incorporating findings into future well designs; designing and verifying well integrity and well barrier configurations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and documented engineering practices; preparing and reviewing technical drilling documentation, including well programs, daily drilling reports, and end of well reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and record retention compliance
Well Control – IADC or IWCF Supervisor Level 4 Combined Surface/Subsea Stacks certification required
Up to 10% domestic and international travel
Ability to work independently and solve complex problems with some supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Telecommuting permitted
Up to 10% domestic and international travel to various drilling locations or regional offices for operational support and coordination