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Cornerstone Engineering, Inc.

Senior Drilling Engineer

Cornerstone Engineering, Inc., Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399

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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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