Drilling Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support the design and construction of geothermal heating and cooling systems by utilizing engineering tools and applying functional knowledge of building energy modeling, fluid systems, solid mechanics, heat transfer, well construction, subsurface engineering, etc.
• Design field experiments, project plans, conduct analyses, and write engineering reports about key equipment, tools, and field protocol decisions, alongside mechanical, electrical and software engineers and operational crews.
• Research subsurface conditions of various locations and evaluate tools, equipment, and cost implications for geo-field construction within those locations.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, add technical analyses onto key performance indicators, etc.
• Participate in professional societies in areas of specialization, write technical papers, and present at technical and trade conferences.
• Support the development of patent inventions when applicable.
• Share skills and knowledge across the organization by documenting best practices, case histories, and lessons learned to the company’s knowledge management database and in team learning sessions.
• Perform other field engineering tasks, as assigned by Bedrock Energy’s leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree(s) in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Geotechnical preferred) or related fields
• Industry experience related to geo-energy or hydrocarbon well construction, downhole tool development, or subsurface engineering
• Knowledge of fundamental drilling and subsurface engineering including: geology, casing design, drill string design, drilling fluids, downhole telemetry, etc.
• Strong project management skills
• Appetite for learning about HVAC systems
• BS + 5 years of relevant industry experience, or MS + 3 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional engineering environments
• Previous experience in a startup environment is a plus
• Passion for the clean energy transition

Qualities

• Proactivity: You take ownership, offer hypotheses, and hold yourself accountable.
• Coachability: You welcome and react constructively to feedback and seek new skills with
• gusto.
• Excellence: You hold yourself, and your team members, to high standards of performance.
• Creativity: You enjoy finding resourceful, unconventional, flexible solutions to problems.
• Integrity: You take pride in ethical, honest behavior, no matter who is around to see it.
• Compassion: You remember empathy, respect, and care in your interactions with others.
• Commitment to Diversity: You actively look to surround yourself and collaborate inclusively with people who are different from you in experience, background, worldview, and resources.
• Bedrock Energy is building a strong culture based on our Organizational Values. In addition, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bedrock Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.