Expressions of Interest – Drilling Engineer (Brisbane, QLD)

Location: Brisbane, Queensland

Work Type: Contract and Permanent Opportunities

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Well Engineering

Are you a skilled Drilling Engineer based in Brisbane or looking to return home to Queensland? Zenith Energy is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and motivated professionals who want to be considered for upcoming drilling projects in the region.

As a well engineering and drilling consultancy, we support operators across Australia and the Asia Pacific region and are always looking to connect with strong talent ahead of project ramp-ups.

About the Prospect

This is an open call for expressions of interest. While we don’t currently have a live position, we expect new drilling and well engineering scopes to commence in the near future across Queensland. We’re building a pipeline of qualified professionals so we can respond quickly when our clients mobilise recent work.

Typical scopes may include
Onshore and offshore well planning and design
Drilling execution support
Regulatory submissions and approvals




Cost and time estimation
Engineering assurance and peer reviews
Interface management with service providers and field teams

Who We're Looking For
Tertiary qualifications in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Drilling Engineering role
Familiarity with Australian regulatory frameworks (e.g., QLD / NOPSEMA)
Experience across well design, planning, and execution
Solid technical report writing and communication skills
Based in or able to relocate to Brisbane

Why Register With Zenith
Be front-of-mind when new drilling campaigns are awarded
Access to contract and permanent opportunities
Support from a technically experienced team with deep industry connections
A confidential, consultative approach to career development

Submit Your Interest

If you're a Drilling Engineer who wants to stay ahead of the market and be considered for exciting future projects in Brisbane, we'd love to hear from you.

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