Senior Wells Engineer (Contract)
Join the ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network as an CWI Senior Wells Engineer. This is a Houston-Based a twelve-month contract role with a January 6, 2006 start and ending on December 29, 2026.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Technical Scope & Expertise
Senior-level Wells Engineer role focused on design, planning, and management of drilling operations.
Must handle mid-level wells engineering complexity, including casing/tubing string design and activity unit selection.
Requires translating Shell Wells guidelines/standards into practical execution with measurable business impact.
Expected to drive technology adoption and field optimization opportunities.
Experience Requirements
Strong, hands-on Wells Engineering experience in drilling/completions/interventions (not junior-level).
Direct experience managing drilling operations and collaborating with multi-disciplinary stakeholders and contractors.
Previous exposure to budget impact, operational efficiency, and leading technical recommendations.
Experience guiding or mentoring others in Wells engineering is preferred.
Soft Skills & Leadership
Ability to coordinate work independently and bring together inputs across teams.
Strong communicator who can represent Shell externally as a subject matter expert when needed.
Must be capable of delivering recommendations that influence operational decisions.
NOTE: No visa sponsorships are available at this time for this position.