Senior Petroleum Engineer

WSP • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

WSP currently has a career opportunity for a Senior Petroleum Engineer to support our nationwide oil and gas well plugging and abandonment program and other environmental construction and remediation programs. The full-time engineer will support nationwide programs for both private and publicly funded projects focused on environmental and remediation efforts. This position requires an individual who has a combination of technical, operational, and soft skills, as well as relevant qualifications and experience. Technical skills will include knowledge of oil and gas well design, understanding of well integrity management systems and risk assessment methods; well abandonment operations; environmental remediation and other construction programs; the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate construction activities. Operational skills will include the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; coordinate with multiple teams; the capacity to work under pressure and handle complex and uncertain situations; the ability to follow procedures and standards while ensuring quality and safety; and the skill to communicate effectively while documenting results and lessons learned. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in working with a team of talented resources. We are dedicated to helping individuals grow and will provide strong mentorship to allow you to progress towards your career goals. Your Impact Communicating with the team to understand project objectives and leading a team of resources to successfully achieve those objectives within scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements. Ensuring satisfactory progress is being made and, if necessary, promptly implementing corrective actions. Performing project related field tasks, attending key meetings, supporting coordination and oversight of subcontractors, providing project related field documentation, and performing a variety of technical activities during project planning, design, and construction. Preparing and reviewing deliverables. Providing technical assistance such as interpreting specifications and applying technical standards to project-specific applications. Performing periodic site visits to confirm progress conforms to the project’s requirements. Reviewing contractor/subcontractor payment applications.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in engineering, geoscience or related disciplines, or experience in an engineering or oil and gas industry-related position.
• Abandoning wells in challenging and sensitive environments
• Demonstrate relevant experience in construction, drilling, production, or decommissioning projects
• Executing projects to complete contract requirements, while ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals are achieved.
• Experience with construction plans & specifications and relating that to scope, schedule, & cost.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, conflict resolution & decision-making skills.
• Ability to verify well integrity in aging and complex wells involving deteriorated or damaged components, such as casings, tubing, or valves, as well as integrity threats such as corrosion, erosion, scaling, or leaks.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications preferred (PE, PG, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Communicating with the team to understand project objectives and leading a team of resources to successfully achieve those objectives within scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements.
• Ensuring satisfactory progress is being made and, if necessary, promptly implementing corrective actions.
• Performing project related field tasks, attending key meetings, supporting coordination and oversight of subcontractors, providing project related field documentation, and performing a variety of technical activities during project planning, design, and construction.
• Preparing and reviewing deliverables.
• Providing technical assistance such as interpreting specifications and applying technical standards to project-specific applications.
• Performing periodic site visits to confirm progress conforms to the project’s requirements.
• Reviewing contractor/subcontractor payment applications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior