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Cactus Wellhead, LLC

Developing Surface Wellhead and Tree final engineering design which fit the needs of the client while emphasizing proven technologies and existing solutions. * Generating designs, machine detail ...

Cactus Wellhead

Cactus Wellhead - Sr. Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

$97K - $104K/yr

This is a Cactus Wellhead position and is located in Houston, TX. Job Summary : Responsible for ... Ensure assignments meet Engineering standards and performance requirements. * Check work performed ...

Cactus Wellhead, LLC

... Wellhead equipment from offshore or customer site. * Assist and perform stack-up testing. * Assist and Perform Failure investigations and review of NPT occurrences * Assist Engineering/Project ...

FlexSteel

Cactus Wellhead - Sr. Endpoint Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

This is a Cactus Wellhead position and is located in Houston, TX. Hybrid- 4 days in office; 1 day working from home (option) JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Endpoint Engineer is a hands-on technical role ...

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How much do wellhead engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for wellhead engineer in Texas is $99,949.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $126,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wellhead engineer?

Wellhead Engineers are specialized professionals in the oil and gas industry who design, install, maintain, and oversee the operation of wellhead equipment. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that the wellhead—the component at the surface of an oil or gas well where extraction equipment is installed—is functioning safely and efficiently. They work closely with drilling teams to manage pressure control, prevent blowouts, and support production operations. Wellhead Engineers also troubleshoot issues and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a wellhead engineer?

To thrive as a Wellhead Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or petroleum engineering, strong understanding of wellhead equipment, and relevant field experience. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and wellhead control systems, along with certifications like API or IWCF, is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and attention to safety are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure the safe design, installation, and maintenance of wellhead systems, which are vital for efficient and safe oil and gas operations.

What are common challenges faced by wellhead engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Wellhead Engineers often encounter challenges such as harsh environmental conditions, complex site logistics, and the need to ensure strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards. These engineers must frequently troubleshoot mechanical issues and coordinate closely with drilling, completion, and production teams to ensure well integrity. Effective communication, thorough planning, and continuous training in the latest wellhead technologies are key strategies to overcome these challenges and maintain efficient operations.

What is the difference between Wellhead Engineer vs Drilling Engineer?

AspectWellhead EngineerDrilling Engineer
CertificationsPetroleum Engineering Degree, Well Control CertificationPetroleum Engineering Degree, Well Control Certification
Work EnvironmentOffshore/onshore oil and gas facilities, focusing on wellhead equipmentOffshore/onshore drilling rigs, focusing on drilling operations
Industry UsageDesign, installation, and maintenance of wellhead equipmentPlanning and executing drilling programs

Both Wellhead Engineers and Drilling Engineers typically hold petroleum engineering degrees and well control certifications. Wellhead Engineers focus on the equipment at the surface of oil wells, ensuring proper installation and safety. Drilling Engineers plan and oversee drilling operations, including equipment and procedures. While their roles are distinct, they often collaborate closely in oil and gas projects within the same industry environment.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Wellhead Engineer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Wellhead Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,949 per year, or $48.1 per hour.

Cactus Wellhead - Sr. Full Stack Developer

Houston, TX • On-site

Cactus Wellhead
Oil and Gas Extraction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

This is a Cactus Wellhead position and is located in Houston, TX.
Looking for local candidates
Hybrid Schedule- 4 days in office; 1 working from home
JOB SUMMARY: Lead end-to-end design and delivery of modern business applications across front end, back end, data, and cloud. You will own features from UX to database, integrate with internal/partner systems, and uplift engineering standards (testing, security, CI/CD). This role supports our manufacturing/field operations and ERP-adjacent workloads.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
  • Core Tech Stack (day-to-day)
    • Frontend: Angular (preferred) or AngularJS; TypeScript/JavaScript; RxJS; HTML/CSS.
    • Backend: .NET 6/8 (ASP.NET Core, Web API), C#; background services/queues.
    • APIs & Integrations: REST/GraphQL, OAuth2/OIDC, webhooks; Swagger/OpenAPI; Postman.
    • Data: SQL Server and Oracle (SQL, performance tuning, procedures); Databricks (Delta Lake, notebooks, SQL/PySpark) for pipelines/analytics integration.
    • Cloud & DevOps: AWS (preferred) - Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS/Aurora, ECS/EKS; Infrastructure as Code (CDK/Terraform). CI/CD with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
    • AI/Automation: Integrate AI services (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI) for intelligent workflows, assistants, and document processing.
  • Product & Delivery
    • Translate business needs into secure, scalable solutions; define scope, estimates, and milestones.
    • Design and develop UI components in Angular; implement responsive, accessible experiences.
    • Build and operate ASP.NET Core APIs and services; ensure performance, reliability, and observability.
    • Design database schemas and optimize SQL on SQL Server/Oracle; implement data pipelines and Delta Lake patterns in Databricks.
    • Create well-documented APIs (OpenAPI), SDKs, and integration patterns with ERP/CRM/partners.
  • Quality, Security & Operations
    • Enforce engineering standards: code reviews, unit/integration tests, automated quality gates.
    • Implement authN/authZ (OAuth2/OIDC), secrets management, input validation, and secure-by-default patterns.
    • Ship via CI/CD; instrument apps with logging, metrics, tracing; lead incident response and post-mortems.
    • Maintain SLOs/SLAs for critical services; participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
  • Collaboration & Leadership
    • Work closely with product owners, analysts, and SMEs; turn requirements into user stories and technical designs.
    • Mentor developers; share best practices across frontend, backend, and data engineering.
    • Contribute to architecture reviews, governance workshops, and multi-cloud strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • REQUIRED
    • 6+ YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT WITH FULL-STACK DELIVERY OWNERSHIP.
    • STRONG ANGULAR (OR ANGULARJS WITH PATH TO ANGULAR), TYPESCRIPT, HTML/CSS.
    • EXPERT .NET (ASP.NET CORE, C#) BUILDING SECURE REST APIS AND BACKGROUND WORKERS.
    • ADVANCED SQL ON SQL SERVER AND/OR ORACLE: QUERY TUNING, INDEXING, STORED PROCEDURES.
    • HANDS-ON WITH AWS SERVICES (LAMBDA/API GATEWAY/S3/RDS OR EQUIVALENT) AND IAC (CDK/TERRAFORM).
    • EXPERIENCE INTEGRATING DATABRICKS (DELTA LAKE, NOTEBOOKS) OR COMPARABLE DATA PLATFORMS.
    • SOLID GRASP OF OAUTH2/OIDC, SSO, RBAC, AND SECURE CODING PRACTICES.
    • CI/CD PIPELINES (AZURE DEVOPS OR GITHUB ACTIONS); AUTOMATED TESTING.
  • PREFERRED
    • GRAPHQL; EVENT-DRIVEN PATTERNS (SQS/SNS/KAFKA); CACHING (REDIS).
    • CONTAINERIZATION (DOCKER), ORCHESTRATION (ECS/EKS/KUBERNETES).
    • AZURE EXPERIENCE (APP SERVICES, KEY VAULT, AZURE SQL) AND CROSS-CLOUD INTEGRATIONS.
    • AI IMPLEMENTATION EXPERIENCE (RAG WORKFLOWS, EMBEDDINGS, PROMPT ENGINEERING) FOR PRACTICAL BUSINESS USE CASES.
    • MANUFACTURING, SUPPLY CHAIN, OR ERP-ADJACENT SYSTEMS EXPOSURE (INFOR SYTELINE, SALESFORCE, ETC.).
  • COMPETENCIES
    • SYSTEMS THINKING, PRAGMATIC ARCHITECTURE, AND BIAS FOR DELIVERING MEASURABLE VALUE.
    • EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION-ABLE TO EXPLAIN TRADE-OFFS TO NON-TECHNICAL STAKEHOLDERS.
    • OWNERSHIP MINDSET: FROM DESIGN THROUGH MONITORING AND ITERATIVE IMPROVEMENT.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Cactus Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Safety is our top priority. All employees must comply with our comprehensive safety programs, participate in required safety training, and demonstrate commitment to our safety-first culture. This position may require working in potentially hazardous environments if you are traveling to a branch or plant location. Ensure that you follow all safety guidelines that are required when working in the field, branch or manufacturing facility. This position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Talk and hear
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Walk or stand periodically throughout the day
  • Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens
  • Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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