Completions Engineer

RWDY Inc•Houston, TX

1d•$94•Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Unconventional Completions Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, execution support, and optimization of completions programs for unconventional wells. This role provides technical leadership to ensure wells are delivered safely, cost-effectively, and in compliance with regulatory and operational standards, while meeting geological and reservoir objectives. The engineer will interface closely with drilling, subsurface, operations, and external teams to support multi-well development programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
10+ years of closely related professional experience
Broad and demonstrated knowledge of unconventional completions design, equipment, and operations
Strong understanding of industry standards, specifications, and best practices
Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed completions engineering designs and coordinate all phases of well planning and execution
Ensure geological and reservoir objectives are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental compliance
Develop well designs and programs optimized for cost, performance, and operational risk
Provide technical review and support to drilling and completions teams, including evaluation and application of new technologies
Support field execution through surveillance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement recommendations
Collaborate with field-based Operations Supervisors and Remote Operation Centers to drive successful execution of well programs
Develop, review, and approve comprehensive unconventional completions programs
Prepare detailed cost estimates and perform economic evaluations to support optimal technical decisions
Select, evaluate, and qualify completion materials, tools, and service providers
Ensure compliance with all government regulations, approvals, and permitting requirements
Prepare and evaluate technical bid packages and support tendering and procurement activities
Collaborate with subsurface, drilling, reservoir, and production teams to ensure programs are built on the best available data
Provide real-time surveillance and engineering assessments during execution; communicate risks, deviations, and optimization opportunities to operations leadership
Support development projects, equipment testing, and implementation of new procedures or technologies
Perform modeling and analysis to support execution (e.g., hydraulics, torque and drag, wellbore equipment performance)
Steward well costs throughout the lifecycle, including post-job cost reconciliation and reporting
Lead or support non-productive time (NPT) and equipment failure investigations
Facilitate pre-job planning meetings and post-job after-action reviews; capture lessons learned
Provide mentoring and technical guidance to less experienced engineers, as required
Maintain strong contractor interfaces, monitor KPIs, and provide performance feedback