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