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The Completion and Workover Engineer II, will be a member of the Client's Drilling, Completion & Workover team at the company's Houston office reporting to the Completions & Workover Engineering ...

The Completion and Workover Engineer II, will be a member of the Client's Drilling, Completion & Workover team at the company's Houston office reporting to the Completions & Workover Engineering ...

Sr. Completions Engineer

Houston, TX

$76K - $103K/yr

Prepare detailed completion and workover procedures, operational programs, and engineering documentation * Generate AFE cost estimates and track expenditures to ensure operational and budgetary ...

Sr. Completions Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$76K - $103K/yr

Prepare detailed completion and workover procedures, operational programs, and engineering documentation * Generate AFE cost estimates and track expenditures to ensure operational and budgetary ...

Sr. Completions Engineer

Houston, TX

$76K - $103K/yr

Prepare detailed completion and workover procedures, operational programs, and engineering documentation * Generate AFE cost estimates and track expenditures to ensure operational and budgetary ...

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How much do workover engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for workover engineer in the United States is $94,924.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Workover Engineer do?

A Workover Engineer is responsible for planning and overseeing well intervention and maintenance operations to optimize oil and gas production. They design workover programs, select appropriate tools, and ensure that operations are conducted safely and efficiently. Their role involves troubleshooting well issues, coordinating with service providers, and managing costs to maximize well performance. Workover Engineers play a critical role in extending the life of wells and enhancing recovery rates.

What are some common challenges a Workover Engineer might face on the job?

Workover Engineers often face challenges such as unpredictable downhole conditions, tight project deadlines, and the need to quickly adapt to changing operational requirements. They must troubleshoot complex well issues, coordinate closely with field crews, and manage logistics to minimize equipment downtime. The role typically involves both office-based planning and field supervision, requiring flexibility and strong organizational skills. Overcoming these challenges offers valuable experience and the opportunity to develop expertise that can lead to senior engineering or project management positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Workover Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Workover Engineer, you need a solid understanding of well intervention, completion operations, and petroleum engineering principles, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with well control equipment, downhole tools, and industry software such as Wellview or OpenWells, as well as applicable safety certifications like IWCF or IADC, is fundamental. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and teamwork skills are valuable assets for collaborating with multi-disciplinary field teams. These qualifications ensure safety, operational efficiency, and the successful execution of complex well servicing operations.

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Infographic showing various Workover Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Internship, 3% As Needed, 6% Full Time, 73% Part Time, and 9% Temporary. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,924 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Completion & Workover Engineer

WaterBridge Management Company LLC

Midland, TX โ€ข On-site

$78K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Position Summary:

The Completion & Workover Engineer will conduct well workover and completion planning and design, writing AFEs, evaluating performance & costs, evaluating vendor performance, investigating and applying new technologies to saltwater disposal wells located in the Permian Basin, Arkoma Basin and South Texas. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to work closely and effectively with Reservoir, Land, Construction and Regulatory groups, provide up to date detailed performance and cost analysis to Division Management and to provide the daily Engineering supervisory support and guidance for rig operations & well site supervisors.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to an established safety-first operating ethos for all planning and execution - proactively reduce risk exposure, and retroactively evaluate incidents to plan/design root causes out of future operations
  • Ensure full regulatory compliance for all planned and executed operations
  • Maintain and enhance company well control policies for workover and completion operations
  • Design and implement well work activities for workover, completions and P&A operations
  • Liaise with Procurement Department and 3rd party providers to procure tubulars and casing tools for workover and completions operations
  • Develop operational cost estimates
  • Monitor daily operational progress of well work, provide support to field supervisors as necessary
  • Track planned versus actual costs, and ensure costs are reported accurately and coded properly in operational reporting and invoice approval systems
  • Thoroughly review contractor invoices, promote a fair business environment based on partnership, and enforce contractor accountability when necessary
  • Travel to company designated sites when necessary
  • Develop root cause analyses for major NPT events or operational misses when necessary
  • Facilitate pre-planning meetings and post well after-action reviews when applicable with input from field and office Operations Team
  • Maintain and enhance final well work reports including wellbore construction records, cost reconciliations, regulatory reporting
  • Assist in the development of an in-house reporting system to track regulatory information, operational activities, costs and wellbore construction records

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Mechanical or Petroleum preferred
  • 5 years' industry experience is preferred with focus on completions and high-pressure workovers
  • Permian experience is preferred
  • Must be proficient in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • High level of personal and professional integrity and accountability is required
  • Must be self-motivated and capable of integrating within multi-disciplined teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is required
  • Must have the ability to adapt communication styles between onsite team and technical office-based team, and ensure nothing is lost in translation between the two groups
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills are required
  • Must be willing and able to travel to the various field operation locales when necessary
  • Spotfire, PowerBI, Tableau or other analytics exposure preferred
  • The ability to interpret open hole and cased hole formation evaluation logs in addition to cement and casing evaluation logs is preferred
  • Experience in remedial cementing design and execution is preferred
  • Experience in primary completion and remedial acid stimulation design and execution is preferred
  • Experience in fracture stimulation design and execution for vertical or horizontal wells is preferred
  • Experience performing and analyzing formation pressure evaluations including step rate testing (SRT) and leak off tests (LOT) is preferred
  • Proficiency in workover and completion fluids system design and execution including stimulation and diversion additive selection for fracture and acid stimulation is preferred

Working Conditions/Environment:

  • Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • This is a full-time position.
  • Monday - Friday (with flexibility on Fridays)

Position Location:

  • Midland, TX

Benefits:

At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
  • Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Company Paid
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability - Company Paid
  • 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

The WaterBridge group of companies is a fast-paced and growing organization. Our business lines include produced water handling and recycling, land management and environmental solutions. Our employees provide essential services to unlock sustainable American energy production every day, and we are continually seeking dedicated individuals who thrive on both creativity and challenge to be a part of our team. We pride ourselves for our strong commitment to our employees and for creating a workplace where employees feel genuinely valued and connected. Join our entrepreneurial and innovative team today!

WHO WE ARE

At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Our Mission:

To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values:

SAFETY

  • Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed.

TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION

  • We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act.

INTEGRITY + TRUST

  • We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

  • We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS

  • We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver.

ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION

  • Everyone is a leader: we "think big" in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency.

WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.