06 Apr 2026

SAGD Drilling Engineer

Calgary, AB

Agilus is recruiting for a SAGD Drilling Engineer in the Oil and Gas Sector in Calgary, Alberta.
Your primary role is to gather and analyze technical data to provide sound drilling engineering support to SAGD drilling and workover operations, drilling equipment selection, capital projects, and drilling technical services, requiring robust engineering analysis and practical field solutions.
Total rewards:

$70.00 - $115.00 hourly
Compensation varies based on years of experience and contractor operating status.
In office, Calgary based position.
Long term contract, no firm end date, potential to transition to a permanent position.

A typical day:

Develop and apply sound SAGD drilling engineering methods, standards, and procedures to address assigned drilling challenges.
Execute engineering assignments and technical studies in support of all phases of SAGD drilling operations, including: Horizontal wellbore placement and trajectory design, Pad drilling optimization, penetration rate optimization in unconsolidated formations, thermal well design considerations and well integrity.
Provide technical assistance and engineering advice to operations teams on complex SAGD drilling and workover issues.
Prepare detailed work scopes and lead or support the development of technical proposals, engineering studies, and drilling programs for SAGD projects.
Analyze drilling performance data, equipment performance, and emerging drilling technologies to identify improvement opportunities, cost reductions, and operational efficiencies while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Support continuous improvement by evaluating new drilling tools, practices, and technologies applicable to SAGD developments.

Successful candidates will have:

A Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
A minimum of 5 years of drilling engineering or field experience, with a strong preference for SAGD or heavy oil thermal operations.
Professional Engineer designation, registered with APEGA.

Job Code 154019

We value a diverse workplace.

Agilus Work Solutions is committed to employ people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

Our recruiting process is human-centric and supported by AI. Our AI assistant may reach out to applicants for a prescreen. All results will be reviewed and evaluated by our Canadian based, human recruiting team.

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