Deepwater Completions Engineer

Job Title: Deepwater Completions Engineer (Global Projects)
Location: Houston, New Orleans, or other Client office locations
Work Type: Office-based | Some international travel required
Well Environment: Deepwater
Duration: 9+ Months contract (Possible Extension)

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Deepwater Completions Engineer to support Client s Global Deepwater Completion FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) activities. This role will focus on detailed design and planning for international completion projects, ensuring alignment with Client s Global Well Delivery Process. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in sand control design, smart wells, and global collaboration to deliver high-quality, operational-ready completions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the detailed design, planning, and management of Deepwater completion operations, ensuring full integration with drilling and other stakeholders.
• Prepare well design deliverables using advanced engineering software (e.g., Wellcat, WellPlan).
• Drive HSSE integration throughout design, programming, and execution; ensure all well operations meet Client's safety and sustainability standards.
• Develop section programs and ensure smooth operational handover to in-country teams.
• Maintain risk registers, track changes (MOCs), and manage design deviations.
• Develop cost/time estimates and drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Support tendering processes and manage vendor and JV partner relationships.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with subsurface, facilities, and construction teams.
• Provide subject matter expertise in smart well designs, sand control, subsea interface, and Clienttal tree systems.

Requirements:
Experience: 7 10 years in Well Engineering, Completions, or Well Intervention, preferably in offshore Deepwater environments.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong background in sand control and smart well design.
• Proficient in engineering tools such as Wellcat, WellPlan, and hydraulic modelling software.
• Experience with torque and drag modelling, subsea trees, and flowback/unloading systems.

Certifications: Valid IWCF certification required.

Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and influence across multidisciplinary global teams.
• Demonstrated autonomy in managing complex engineering workstreams.

Travel: Willingness to travel internationally, including Egypt or Trinidad & Tobago.
Availability: Flexibility to participate in calls across time zones, including Mediterranean-region support.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with client s Global Well Delivery Process.
• Familiarity with joint venture operations and external stakeholder management.
• Track record of delivering well interventions in challenging offshore environments.