Drilling Engineer

Infinity Natural Resources • Morgantown, WV

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Infinity Natural Resources is seeking a high-caliber Drilling Engineer I to join their engineering team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an early-career professional to take ownership of vital technical designs and directly impact asset development. Positioned at the intersection of rigorous engineering and field execution, you will play a key role in driving operational efficiencies, managing costs, and implementing advanced technologies. This role is for a data-driven engineer with a strong professional foundation, excellent problem-solving skills under pressure, and a commitment to safety and compliance, offering a platform to expand technical expertise and elevate a career within the oil and gas industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering is required.
• 1–3 years of professional experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of drilling engineering principles, well design practices, and industry regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analytics with the ability to translate technical data into optimized operational solutions.
• Proven ability to interpret well logs, directional surveys, and geological data.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the professional composure to handle high-pressure environments and changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive drilling programs and procedures.
• Perform technical well design, including casing and tubing specifications, ensuring equipment and materials meet all company and regulatory standards.
• Analyze drilling metrics, interpret well logs, directional surveys, and geological data.
• Conduct offset pad and well research to benchmark peer technologies and identify process improvements.
• Monitor live drilling performance, maintain a consistent presence in the field, and provide direct technical support to the rig site to resolve operational challenges.
• Monitor and ensure the accurate tracking of field estimates versus planned expenditures to maintain project budget integrity.
• Participate in vendor evaluations to ensure third-party service quality meets company benchmarks.
• Support and champion safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain precise records, provide on-call support for field operations, and collaborate seamlessly across teams to adapt to shifting operational priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level