# PRINCIPAL DRILLING ENGINEER — QatarEnergy

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Location: Dukhan, Qatar
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 12,108 to 18,162 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-29
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## Description

Primary Purpose Of The Job

Provide technical leadership and engineering support for the planning, design, and execution of drilling and workover operations.

Responsible for developing safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling programs, supporting rig operations, managing operational risks, coordinating with stakeholders and contractors, and ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with company standards, procedures, and HSE requirements.

Required Experience And Skills

• Minimum of 15 years Drilling Operations Engineering experience with an Operating Company

• Skill in well design, tubular design, completions, wellbore construction, drilling fluids, well control, and a good understanding of geology.

• Fully conversant with and ability to use drilling engineering software such as: Compass; Well Plan; Stress Check and Casing Seat or similar commercially available programs.

• Energy and enthusiasm for delivering outstanding performance and going above and beyond normal expectations.

• Ability to make the correct operational decisions based on systematic analysis with rigorous attention to detail.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (3-4 year) Engineering Degree from an accredited university, preferably Petroleum Engineering.

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## Requirements

Minimum of 15 years Drilling Operations Engineering experience with an Operating Company. Skill in well design, tubular design, completions, wellbore construction, drilling fluids, well control, and a good understanding of geology. Fully conversant with and ability to use drilling engineering software such as: Compass; Well Plan; Stress Check and Casing Seat or similar commercially available programs. Energy and enthusiasm for delivering outstanding performance and going above and beyond normal expectations. Ability to make the correct operational decisions based on systematic analysis with rigorous attention to detail.

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