Drilling Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of experience directly related to upstream operations, with strong emphasis on unconventional (HTHP) drilling

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (petroleum, mechanical, chemical)

Proficiency with drilling engineering software and data analysis (K&M ERA, Spotfire, PowerBI, Corva)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of optimizing drilling performance and reducing NPT

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer to join an upstream operator in Downtown Houston, TX sitting onsite up to 3 days per week with field travel involved often. This is a direct hire salaried position. Plan and design drilling program for wells including casing, drilling fluids (WBM and OBM/SBM), directional, and BHA. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including geology, land, completions, HSE, and regulatory to ensure alignment across project phases. Prepare and review AFE packages, EOW reports, KPI information, and deviation justifications. Oversee drilling operations providing real-time technical support to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution. Analyze data to identify trends, optimize practices, and recommend improvements in well design, execution, and cost efficiency. Participate in incident investigations and post-well reviews, capturing lessons learned and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Support evaluation and implementation of new technologies and data-driven approaches to improve well delivery and reduce non-productive time (NPT). Work closely with drilling contractors and service providers, ensuring alignment on execution plans, operational KPIs, and safety expectations.