Junior Drilling Engineer

RESPEC is seeking a motivated Junior Drilling Engineer to support the planning execution and delivery of drilling projects within our Mining & Energy practice. Working alongside experienced engineers and project managers this role contributes to a variety of projects including exploration drilling solution mining geothermal development and disposal wells. The Junior Drilling Engineer will assist with drilling program design field operations technical analysis cost tracking and project reporting while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a collaborative safety-focused environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build technical expertise develop industry knowledge and grow a successful engineering career.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support senior engineers and project managers in the planning coordination and execution of drilling projects
• Assist with the development of drilling programs technical specifications work plans and project documentation
• Contribute to drilling cost estimates project schedules and technical calculations under the guidance of senior staff
• Monitor drilling activities and communicate project progress field observations and operational challenges to project teams
• Collect organize review and maintain field data records and project documentation
• Assist in preparing technical reports presentations and client deliverables
• Participate in drilling operations field investigations site visits and other project-related activities
• Develop technical knowledge in exploration drilling solution mining geothermal energy systems and disposal wells
• Engage in professional development opportunities and work toward professional engineering licensure
• Travel as needed to support project activities typically 10-20% of the time

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters

Qualifications :

Required

• Bachelors degree in Petroleum Engineering Geological Engineering Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 0-3 years of relevant drilling mining energy geotechnical or subsurface engineering experience
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation preferred or ability to obtain
• Basic understanding of drilling operations data analysis and engineering principles
• Experience with reporting cost tracking or field data management is considered an asset
• Demonstrated desire to learn and develop in a consulting environment
• Must possess a drivers license and maintain a clean driving record
• Internship co-op or related field experience is considered an asset

Additional Information :

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Retirement & EPP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

RESPEC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status Genetic Information or Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time