Drilling Engineer

Kintec is supporting a leading international energy operator in the search for a Drilling Engineer to join their Wells team in Aberdeen.

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This is a key role supporting the design, planning, and execution of offshore wells across the full lifecycle, from early concept through to execution and handover. You’ll play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective well solutions within a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Well Engineering & Design

• Develop well designs, Basis of Design (BoD), and operational programmes
• Support concept selection and optioneering activities
• Apply fit-for-purpose design principles to optimise delivery and cost
• Utilise modelling tools for casing, hydraulics, torque & drag, and directional drilling

Project Delivery

• Provide engineering input across the full well lifecycle
• Support operational readiness and execution, including well work instructions
• Assist with regulatory submissions and approvals
• Participate in troubleshooting and incident response

Cost, Risk & Assurance

• Prepare AFE budgets and cost estimates
• Identify and manage well-specific risks and mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Support QA/QC, technical assurance, and equipment verification

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with subsurface, subsea, project, and logistics teams
• Interface with contractors, service companies, and vendors
• Contribute to technical reviews, decision gates, and governance processes

What We’re Looking For

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• IWCF or IADC Well Control certification (Supervisor xwzovoh level preferred)
• Experience in offshore drilling engineering (rig or floating operations)
• Strong background in well design, planning, and execution
• Familiarity with EPC/EPCm environments and contractor interfaces
• Proficiency with Landmark (or similar) and strong understanding of AFE/costing
• Solid knowledge of regulatory compliance and engineering assurance

Why Apply?

• Work on complex offshore projects with a leading global operator
• Exposure to full well lifecycle delivery
• Strong career development within a high-performing team
• Flexible hybrid working model