# SR. DRILLING ENGINEER — QatarEnergy

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Location: Dukhan, Qatar
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 9,081 to 14,126 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-29
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/sr-drilling-engineer-at-qatarenergy-4465467576?_l=en

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## Description

Primary Purpose Of The Job

Design wells, prepare drilling and workover programmes, and provide engineering support during the execution phase of wells. Ensure that well objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with QatarEnergy drilling standards, procedures, and HSE requirements

Required Experience And Skills

• BSc. (3 – 4 year) Engineering Degree from an accredited University. (Petroleum Engineering preferred)

• Minimum of 7 - 10 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 in Petroleum Engineering

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