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Well Testing Data Acquisition Engineer

Houma, LA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

The Technical Data Acquisition Engineer located in Houma, Louisiana is responsible for installing ... Familiarity with surface well testing operations. * Previous certification in surface testing ...

Well

Join the Talent Community at Well

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Well is a healthcare innovation company with the heart of a services organization and ... Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, Administration and Human Resources. If you are ...

Bedrock

Sr. Drilling Engineer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Ensure well design meets the well objectives and is engineered in accordance with the applicable regulations and established standards (including Indonesian Standards, NORSOK Standard D-010 and Well ...

Scientific Drilling Inc.

Well Planner

Charleroi, PA · On-site

Work with Engineers and customers to gather preliminary data and design well plans in customary formats, including Torque-Drag and Hydraulics when required. * Calculate well path designs using ...

Well

Data Engineer

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

$115K - $145K/yr

The mission of Well ( is to transform healthcare through our unique impact on our members' health ... Data Engineer Reporting To: Manager, Data Engineering Location: Chapel Hill, NC; Minneapolis, MN;

ASRC

Senior Drilling Engineer - ASRC Talent Solutions

Anchorage, AK

$106K - $146K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Ensure well design meets the well objectives and is engineered in accordance with the applicable regulations and established standards, safe practices, risk analysis, legislation and environment ...

BlueCargo

Senior/Staff Backend Engineer

... well-engineered, low-defect, robust code. • Researching new technologies and methodologies to improve the architecture, software components, user experience, and development processes. • ...

BlueCargo

Senior/Staff Backend Engineer

... well-engineered, low-defect, robust code. • Researching new technologies and methodologies to improve the architecture, software components, user experience, and development processes. • ...

QuinStreet

Algorithms Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$129K - $149K/yr

Produce well engineered software components to implement algorithms, models, and heuristics as directed by manager. Work with teams to understand technical and business challenges and contributes ...

Bigbear.ai

Senior Software Engineer (ML)

Columbia, MD

$150K - $195K/yr

The software engineer will work closely with data scientists and end users to develop innovative ... Develop clean, maintainable, well-documented, and testable code. * Participate in architecture ...

Bedrock

Well Servicing Liaison

Seminole, TX · On-site

The Well Servicing Liaison IV is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily well workover ... engineering teams, production personnel, and service providers to ensure workover activities are ...

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How much do well engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for well engineer in the United States is $115,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a well engineer?

To thrive as a Well Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering (typically a degree in petroleum, mechanical, or chemical engineering), strong analytical skills, and experience with drilling and well design. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as WellPlan, Landmark, or WellCat, and certifications like IWCF or Well Control are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills help manage complex projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective well operations while minimizing environmental risks.

What are some common challenges well engineers face when managing drilling operations?

Well Engineers often encounter challenges such as unexpected subsurface conditions, equipment failures, and maintaining well integrity throughout the drilling process. Effective problem-solving and strong communication with multidisciplinary teams are essential to address these issues promptly and safely. Additionally, Well Engineers must ensure compliance with strict safety and environmental regulations, all while optimizing costs and minimizing non-productive time. Balancing these priorities in a fast-paced environment is a key aspect of the role.

How much do well engineers make?

Well engineers typically earn a median annual salary between $80,000 and $130,000, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior or specialized well engineers with certifications and extensive field experience can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $150,000 annually.

What does a well engineer do?

A well engineer designs, plans, and oversees the drilling and completion of oil and gas wells. They analyze subsurface data, select appropriate drilling techniques, and ensure safety and efficiency throughout the well construction process, often using specialized software and adhering to industry standards.
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Infographic showing various Well Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,864 per year, or $55.7 per hour.

Well Testing Data Acquisition Engineer

SLB

Houma, LA • On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

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Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

At SLB, we recognize that our innovation, creativity, and success stem from our differences. We actively recruit people with a diverse range of backgrounds and cultivate a culture of inclusion that unlocks the benefits of our diversity. We want to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging here and we encourage, enable, and empower our people to foster inclusivity, build trust, and demonstrate respect for across the organization.
Global in outlook, local in practice - and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.
The Technical Data Acquisition Engineer located in Houma, Louisiana is responsible for installing, configuring, and operating data acquisition systems to monitor and record operational parameters in field environments. This role ensures accurate and reliable collection, transmission, and analysis of real-time data to support operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and operate pressure, temperature sensors, flowmeters biphasic and multiphasic using wireless communication systems.
  • Configure, operate, and troubleshoot data acquisition systems and real-time data streaming platforms.
  • Ensure integrity, accuracy, and reliability of data collected during operations.
  • Support field operations by providing data monitoring and analysis.
  • Maintain and calibrate data acquisition equipment as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Proven ability to manage wireless pressure and temperature measurement systems.
  • Experience with data acquisition systems and real-time data streaming technologies.
  • Familiarity with surface well testing operations.
  • Previous certification in surface testing pressure equipment.
  • Completion of formal data acquisition training.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a data acquisition engineer role.
    • Experience with Helios System and wellbore data acquisition software
    • Skilled in surface wireless acquisition, Emerson P/T sensors, Coriolis, and multiphase meters
    • Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.

    This is an offshore position. Successful candidate will be required to work at the base in between offshore jobs as required. Relocation to Houma will be required.

ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.
SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.
When certifying your application, you are also certifying on reading and understanding all of the below supplemental information. For purposes of the application and the below information, Company shall be defined to mean SLB. Please note that the below supplemental information and the employment application are NOT a contract.
  1. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS
    Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
  2. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
    The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
  3. AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
    Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer.
  4. APPLICATION CERTIFICATION
    When applying to a job please read the application carefully before certifying that all of the answers you have given are true, accurate and complete. Ensure that you have read and fully understand the questions asked in the application. Unless noted otherwise, by certifying the application, you are also agreeing to and/or authorizing the following:
    • You understand that any omission and/or misrepresentation of any fact from or on the application or during any interview will result in immediate rejection of the application, or if hired, will be cause for immediate dismissal.
    • You certify that you have read and understand all the supplemental information listed on the job description page for the job that you are applying for.
    • You authorize the Company to contact the education institutions that you have attended and for the Company to make any further investigations deemed necessary in connection with your application for employment.
    • You authorize the Company to inquire about, investigate and obtain copies of any records which relate to you from your former employers and educational institutions.
    • You release the Company and all affiliated persons and entities, as well as any person or institution that provides the Company with any lawful information about you, from any and all liability whatsoever resulting from any such lawful inquiry, investigation, or communication.
    • You agree that if hired, you will review and become familiar with all the rules and regulations of the Company.
    • You understand and agree that nothing in the application or supplement shall constitute an offer, a contract, or a guarantee of employment for a specific period of time.
    • If hired, you understand that your employment may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time, at the will of the Company or yourself, for any or no reason.
    • If hired, you understand that no supervisor or manager has authority to make an agreement to the contrary changing employment at-will.
    • If hired, you understand that the Company and all plan administrators shall have the maximum discretion permitted by law to administer, interpret, modify, discontinue, enhance, or otherwise change all policies, procedures, benefits or other terms and conditions of employment.
    • You understand that any application that is filled out will be in effect for 90 days from the date you certified it and, if employment is not offered within the 90-day period, you understand that you must reapply to be considered for future employment.
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    • ARIZONA APPLICANTS ONLY: To the extent required by applicable law, the Company maintains a smoke-free workplace.
    • CALIFORNIA APPLICANTS ONLY: I understand the Company may obtain, without using the services of a third party investigative consumer reporting agency, public records pertaining to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living during its evaluation of my application for employment and, if employed, during my employment. By checking the following box, I waive my right to receive copies of public records obtained by the Company.
    • MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS ONLY: Note that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
    • MARYLAND APPLICANTS ONLY: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a lie detector test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
    • NEBRASKA APPLICANTS ONLY: By certifying the application you, hereby give consent to any and all prior employers of yours to provide information with regard to your employment with prior employers to SLB.

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