Sr. Drilling Engineer

Ormat
📍 Reno, Nevada, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading the planning, design, and coordination of safe, efficient drilling and workover operations. It is a lifecycle well engineering role supporting drilling activities across the Concept Select, Define, and Delivery stages of Ormat’s Well Delivery Process, with occasional support for workover operations.

Responsibilities include ownership of engineering design and operational program development and execution; coordination of regulatory approvals; management of well costs and budgets; and continuous improvement of well engineering standards, policies, and procedures. The role is accountable for managing technical and operational risks, supporting real-time execution, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams.

Essential Functions

  • Lead collaboration across project teams including subsurface, drilling operations, procurement, and permitting to ensure aligned well delivery.
  • Ready to Apply?

    Submit your application today and join our talented team at Ormat.

    Submit Application

    Job Details

    • Location Reno, Nevada
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Engineers
    • Posted Date June 07, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 17, 2026