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BTAS

Senior Operations Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$161K - $181K/yr

POSITION: Senior Operations Engineer LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours THE ...

BryceTech

Senior Operations Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$103K - $141K/yr

BryceTech is looking for an experienced Senior SSA Operations Engineer to support our US Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC) customer. Customer Background Information: Space Domain Awareness ...

BTAS

Senior Operations Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$99K - $134K/yr

POSITION: Senior Operations Engineer LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours THE ...

Medline

Senior Operations Engineer

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$92K - $138K/yr

Provide support and guidance for Operations Engineer I and Operations Engineer II positions. Responsibilities: * Lead multiple medium and large scale nation-wide projects from concept to realization ...

Consensus Cloud Solutions

OR

$104K - $143K/yr

Reporting to the Director, Infrastructure Operations, the Ops Engineer III role is part of a team supporting both cloud-based and on-premises compute infrastructure running both UNIX/Linux and ...

SpaceX

Sr. Operations Engineer (Starlink Growth)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$69K - $93K/yr

As a Sr. Operations Engineer, you will own high-impact initiatives from end to end. You will identify complex problems, build scalable solutions, influence cross-functional leadership, and translate ...

Evergen

Senior Operations Engineer

Alachua, FL · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

... operations team to achieve team goals in quality, cost, delivery, and safety * May have direct or indirect oversight of other engineers or technicians including hiring, performance management ...

Consensus Cloud Solutions

Senior Operations Engineer

$56.50 - $73/hr

Reporting to the Director, Infrastructure Operations, the Ops Engineer III role is part of a team supporting both cloud-based and on-premises compute infrastructure running both UNIX/Linux and ...

SpaceX

Sr. Operations Engineer (Starlink Growth)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$69K - $93K/yr

As a Sr. Operations Engineer, you will own high-impact initiatives from end to end, identifying complex problems and building scalable solutions to influence cross-functional leadership and drive ...

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How much do senior operations engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior operations engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Operations Engineer vs Operations Manager?

AspectSenior Operations EngineerOperations Manager
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma)Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Management, or related field; leadership certifications
Work EnvironmentTechnical teams, engineering projects, process optimizationTeam management, strategic planning, cross-department coordination
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, tech, energy sectorsManufacturing, logistics, service industries
Search & Comparison IntentTechnical expertise, process improvementLeadership, operational strategy

The Senior Operations Engineer focuses on technical process optimization and engineering solutions, while the Operations Manager oversees overall operational strategies and team management. Both roles require strong problem-solving skills, but differ in scope and leadership responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Senior Operations Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 39% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.
Senior Operations Engineer

Senior Operations Engineer

Citation Oil & Gas Corp.

Midland, TX • On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Citation is one of the largest privately-held independent oil and gas acquisition, development and production companies in the United States. Founded in 1981 by Forrest E. Harrell, Sr., Citation has built a significant portfolio of mature, long-life producing properties through a combination of disciplined acquisitions, focused operations and subsequent development. The Company has an enviable track record in attracting and retaining high-quality talent. This is the result of a stable, long-term business model and a corporate culture that emphasizes working smart, “doing business the right way,” and rewarding both performance and technical achievement. We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team, where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact helping to shape the future of our company and industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Functions as a technical associate to the Region Operations Manager, providing technical guidance and assistance to the area field personnel.
  • Prepares and reviews Operating Budget forecasts and revisions for assigned properties.
  • Monitors individual well and lease economics. Prepares workover recommendations in a timely manner in accordance with prudent practices and appropriate economic parameters.
  • Closely monitors workover operations, consults and advises the Region Operations Manager, Production Foreman and Region Superintendent during the operation. Provides on-site supervision during the operations as required.
  • Monitors production and waterflood injection on assigned properties to maintain maximum efficient oil and gas production rates.
  • Evaluates existing well completions and designs new well completions to determine most efficient production design at minimum installation and operating costs.
  • Recommends stimulation treatments to improve producing rates.
  • Reviews wells for workover and recompletion potential and prepares P&A recommendations.
  • Supervises workover, stimulations, completions, installations of producing equipment, testing of wells, installation and replacement of flowline and injection lines, etc.
  • Prepares drilling prognoses, AFE’s, and procedures for drilling and deepening operations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 10+ years of industry experience in equivalent roles.

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