Well Design Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• End-to-end exposure to well design, planning and execution 
• Hands-on experience across drilling, completions and asset teams. 
• Brisbane based

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About the role:

Step into a high-impact well engineering opportunity where you’ll help bring well programs to life. As a Well Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, planning and delivering drilling activities across a large-scale upstream project. Working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to safe, efficient and innovative well delivery—while building your technical depth and influencing how we continuously improve.

• Gain exposure to well design, planning and execution.
• Field time required to support drilling operations.

Why the role matters?

• Delivering safe and reliable wells by driving strong HSE outcomes across drilling and completions.
• Designing and executing well programs that directly influence production, cost and schedule performance.
• Contributing to continuous improvement through innovative thinking and value-driven initiatives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to progress development packages and achieve shared outcomes.
• Maintaining compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

What will you bring?

• A degree in Engineering and experience in drilling engineering (typically 3+ years).
• A strong safety mindset with the ability to influence and promote positive HSE behaviours.
• Experience designing wells, developing operational programs and supporting drilling execution.
• The ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with experience in reporting and technical documentation.

So, why join us? 

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

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At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.