# Drilling Engineer

> BW Energy · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-06

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Drilling

## Description

The Drilling Engineer will support BWE Brazil’s Drilling & Completion (D&C) team on Brazilian assets. This position will manage directional planning databases and coordinate interfaces between engineering, operations, logistics, and subsurface teams.

**Responsabilities:**

-   Specifically work with the D&C Well Delivery Team on the Maromba development phase I drilling campaign.
-   Ensure compliance with Company and Drilling & Completion policies, standards and approved procedures.
-   Manage Maromba wells directional planning database plus survey database.
-   Drafting and owning project Directional Surveying Policy.
-   Manage the interfaces between engineering, operations, logistics and subsurface during all phases of the well/project.
-   Liaison and management of daily interface between D&C and all stakeholders.
-   Support drilling engineering projects for Brazilian assets.
-   Work with the Well Delivery Team on Maromba Phase I drilling campaign.
-   Manage directional planning and survey databases (Compass).
-   Draft and maintain the project’s Directional Surveying Policy.
-   Perform torque, drag, and hydraulics analysis using industry software for program optimization.
-   Assist in well planning, design, engineering, costing, and operational execution.
-   Prepare scopes of work for tenders, evaluate vendors, and draft award recommendations.
-   Ensure Well Barrier Schematics are current and valid.
-   Maintain campaign performance database (TvD curves, NPT records, KPIs).
-   Coordinate After Action Reviews (AAR) and Lessons Learned database.
-   Engage and manage service companies to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
-   Participate in risk assessments, DWOP/CWOP, and pre-job planning meetings.

## Requirements

**Education:**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

**Experience:**

-   6–8 years in drilling engineering with operators or service companies in Brazil.
-   Experience in multi-well development projects with directional/horizontal wells.
-   Proficiency in Landmark tools (Wellplan, StressCheck, Compass) or equivalents.
-   Fluent in English (written and spoken).
-   Valid IWCF Level 4 certification preferred.

## Apply

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