Sr. Drilling Design Engineer

Airswift is searching for a Sr. Drilling Design Engineer Location: Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico Schedule: 48 hours per week, Monday to Saturday Airswift is seeking an experienced Sr. Drilling Design Engineer to join a leading operator in the oil & gas industry. This role will be responsible for developing detailed well drilling programs, optimizing well designs, managing technical risks, and supporting the successful execution of complex drilling projects. Key Responsibilities Develop and coordinate detailed drilling programs based on engineering requirements and operational needs. Lead well design and construction activities for conventional, unconventional, HPHT, and technically complex wells. Evaluate casing designs, hydraulics, torque & drag, and drilling performance parameters. Analyze well trajectories, collision risks, drilling objectives, and operational constraints. Provide well design re-engineering solutions during drilling operations when required. Assess completion strategies based on reservoir characteristics, geological data, nodal analysis, and production requirements. Review productivity designs, including productivity indices, fluid properties, formation damage factors, and production system performance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, operations, and service providers to deliver technically sound and cost-effective solutions. Requirements ? Petroleum Engineering degree (completed and licensed) ? Advanced English proficiency ? 15+ years of drilling engineering experience within IOC or NOC environments ? Strong expertise in well design, well control, and drilling regulations ? Extensive knowledge of drilling equipment, tools, fluids, and well design methodologies ? Experience in Offshore, Onshore, HPHT, and challenging operational environments ? Proven leadership experience managing teams, projects, and stakeholders ? Proficiency with specialized well design software