Cornerstone Engineering, Inc.
Senior Drilling Engineer
Cornerstone Engineering, Inc., Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399
Senior Drilling Engineer
Cornerstone Engineering, Inc.
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr
Company Overview Honey Rock Engineers & Advisors, LLC, in partnership with Cornerstone Eng. Inc., is a leading consulting firm in oil and gas well engineering and operations. We specialize in providing technical assurance, regulatory compliance, and innovative engineering solutions across the full well lifecycle. With expertise spanning planning, execution, and optimization, our team ensures safe, efficient, and cost‑effective well delivery for operators across diverse drilling environments.
Role Summary Join our team in Bakersfield, CA, for a full‑time opportunity as a Senior Drilling Engineer, with California experience. This pivotal role focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and efficient wells by providing engineering design, operational planning, and real‑time technical support. Collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, the engineer will develop well programs, troubleshoot operational challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in drilling engineering
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with proven ability to adapt to operational challenges
Solid knowledge of drilling standards and processes, well control principles, and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in drilling engineering software and data analysis tools
Excellent communication, teamwork, and client‑facing skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, or related field) is required
Desirable Certifications
IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Relevant OSHA or HSE training
Scope of Work
Planning & Design – develop well plans, casing design, mud programs, and risk assessments
Execution Support – provide real‑time technical input to rig teams, ensuring safe and efficient operations
Optimization – monitor performance, benchmark results, and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement
Compliance – ensure adherence to regulatory standards, industry best practices, and client requirements
Collaboration – partner with geoscience, completions, production, and contractor teams to deliver integrated well solutions
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Design Services
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Location: Bakersfield, CA
Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr
Company Overview Honey Rock Engineers & Advisors, LLC, in partnership with Cornerstone Eng. Inc., is a leading consulting firm in oil and gas well engineering and operations. We specialize in providing technical assurance, regulatory compliance, and innovative engineering solutions across the full well lifecycle. With expertise spanning planning, execution, and optimization, our team ensures safe, efficient, and cost‑effective well delivery for operators across diverse drilling environments.
Role Summary Join our team in Bakersfield, CA, for a full‑time opportunity as a Senior Drilling Engineer, with California experience. This pivotal role focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and efficient wells by providing engineering design, operational planning, and real‑time technical support. Collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, the engineer will develop well programs, troubleshoot operational challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in drilling engineering
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with proven ability to adapt to operational challenges
Solid knowledge of drilling standards and processes, well control principles, and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in drilling engineering software and data analysis tools
Excellent communication, teamwork, and client‑facing skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, or related field) is required
Desirable Certifications
IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Relevant OSHA or HSE training
Scope of Work
Planning & Design – develop well plans, casing design, mud programs, and risk assessments
Execution Support – provide real‑time technical input to rig teams, ensuring safe and efficient operations
Optimization – monitor performance, benchmark results, and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement
Compliance – ensure adherence to regulatory standards, industry best practices, and client requirements
Collaboration – partner with geoscience, completions, production, and contractor teams to deliver integrated well solutions
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Design Services
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