Completions Engineer

## Completions Engineer Apply:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working:
United States of America
- Colorado
- Denver:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 16, 2026 (2 days left to apply):
RQ117110
** Job Family Group:
** Wells Group
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* Job Description:

** bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a premier oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions.  As part of BP, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, innovation, and empowerment.

At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusion are valued.  Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.  ## Role Synopsis  Permian Completions Engineer will work with business unit engineering and support teams as well as field teams to deliver a broad range of activities including hydraulic fracturing design/execution, wireline, coiled-tubing, and workover operations.

We are seeking experienced engineers to develop effective completion designs and procedures. The ideal candidates will possess strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills. This role will require tracking key performance indicators, managing costs, and supporting the company’s data analytics growth.  ## Key Accountabilities  
* Enhance Completion Designs:
Provide technical support and analysis to improve economic and operational efficiency.
* Operational Improvements:
Work with engineers and field execution team on writing procedures and overseeing safe execution of the completion programs as well as troubleshooting any execution challenges that arise.
* Develop Completion Design Strategies:
Collaborate with Business Units and Completions Optimization to create completion design optimization plans.
* Diagnostic Planning:
Plan and implement well diagnostics to assess and enhance completion effectiveness.
* Real-Time Design Support:
Support immediate design modifications based on operational data and feedback.
* Knowledge Sharing:
Work collaboratively with teams to review post well analysis, ensure alignment, and share lessons learned both from a technical and operational standpoint.
* Cost Tracking:
Responsible for creation of AFEs, tracking well cost, and working with team to ensure accuracy of field estimates.
* Communication and Reporting:
Clear communication with field and business unit teams on operational efficiencies and execution challenges.
* Field Visits:
Conduct regular field visits to operations to foster relationships with field personnel and drive new technology implementation.  ## Essential Experience and Education  
* 1+ years of well engineering experience in unconventional oil and gas wells with proficiency in completion design and operations, preferred experience in Permian basin
* Prior on-site operations experience
* Personal commitment and proactive approach to HSE
* Ability to travel to the field up to 25% of the time to fulfill operation oversite and enhance communications
* Strong presentation development and communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams
* Track record in the development and implementation of data analytic tools  ## Compensation & Benefits  How much do we pay (Base)?  ## **$132,000-$155,000
** Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.  We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. Benefits may include:  
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Paid time off
* Discretionary annual bonus program
* Long-term incentive program
* 401(k) matching program  ## Legal authorization requirements:  Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than your current employer  Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)  We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job…