Drilling Engineer

Cenovus Energy

Ab, CA, United States
On-site
Lead well planning activities
Provide engineering support during execution
Design and improve drilling programs
Cenovus Energy is seeking a Drilling Engineer to join their Delineation/Heavy Oil team in Alberta, Canada. The role involves leading well planning and execution for drilling programs, ensuring safety and cost efficiency, while collaborating with a variety of operational partners

Job Summary

  • Lead drilling engineering activities from initial planning through execution and post-well evaluations for delineation and heavy oil wells.
  • Support field operations to ensure well objectives are achieved while driving improvements in safety, schedule, and cost performance.
  • Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025 and is committed to being an employer of choice.

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Match Score: 85

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Drilling Engineer to join their Delineation/Heavy Oil team in Alberta, Canada. The role involves leading well planning and execution for drilling programs, ensuring safety and cost efficiency, while collaborating with a variety of operational partners.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead well planning activities
  • Provide engineering support during execution
  • Design and improve drilling programs
  • Ensure regulatory and safety compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Research innovative drilling techniques
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • Approximately 5 years of oil and gas engineering experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of direct drilling experience
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada

Work Rights

Legally authorized to work in Canada

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