Digital Drilling Engineer

Digital Drilling Engineer (Fresh Graduate)Location: Milan, ItalyJob Summary: As a Digital Drilling Engineer (DDE) you will support the deployment and adoption of DrillPlan, DrillOps and Drilling Data projects, helping our customers accelerate their transition toward data‑driven well delivery. This fresh‑graduate opportunity combines engineering fundamentals with digital transformation exposure in one of the industry’s most advanced technology environments.During your first months you will:Contribute to ongoing digital drilling projects and customer engagements.Learn to manage data preparation, well design, and reporting within digital workflows.Participate in structured training on SLB’s drilling software while receiving one‑on‑one guidance from experienced engineers.Gain hands‑on exposure through active project delivery, customer interactions, and collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams.You will gradually develop expertise in digital well design, engineering analysis and solution delivery frameworks, building a foundation to become an independent technical contributor supporting our European operations.Essential Responsibilities and DutiesSupport the implementation, adoption, and delivery of digital drilling projects.Assist in the setup and coordination of digital well projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely execution.Contribute to well design and planning activities, including trajectory analysis, risk assessment, and data validation.Prepare and manage technical documentation, digital reports, and performance dashboards for internal and customer use.Provide first‑line support to end users, addressing functional questions and escalating enhancement requests where required.Participate in technical discussions to optimise customer workflows and propose continuous‑improvement actions.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align engineering, data and project‑delivery objectives.Capture and communicate opportunities for software improvement or workflow efficiency gains to the digital organisation.Engage in customer review meetings, contributing to progress reporting, delivery updates and value‑realisation tracking.Promote the adoption of digital drilling solutions by supporting user onboarding, access management and feedback collection.Maintain awareness of customer standards, operational procedures and digital‑transformation objectives.QualificationsBSc or MSc degree in Petroleum or Drilling Engineering.Academic or internship experience in drilling, well engineering or digital energy environments.Proficient in English and Italian, with clear and professional communication skills.Right to work in Italy (EU citizenship or valid work authorisation).Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.Adapt quickly to new technologies and digital tools.Analytical thinking and problem solving skills in dynamic project settings.Initiative, curiosity and accountability in learning and service delivery.Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.Blue FlexWe are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on‑site and home working days.BenefitsCompetitive salary.Employee well‑being programmes such as mental health support and health and wellness coaching.Internal employee resource groups, female mentorship programmes, volunteering opportunities, webinars and other opportunities.Why you should join usDeveloping future leaders – Join us for opportunities to grow into leadership roles within SLB and across the industry.Borderless careers – Dedicated systems and honest dialogue with managers and HR to support development across regions and functions.Women in STEM – A key focus on gender balance, with mentorship, volunteering and webinar programmes to help women succeed.Industry‑leading equipment – Engage with cutting‑edge technology at the forefront of the industry.Certifications and awardsTop Score in the Disability Equality Index as “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” in 2025.Ranked among LinkedIn’s “Top Companies in the UK for Career Development.”Proud member of Business Disability Inn and Valuable 500 initiative.Praised by Glassdoor with a 4.3 out of 5 rating for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.Praised by Glassdoor with a 4.1 out of 5 rating for overall employee benefits.Praised by Indeed with a 4.2 out of 5 overall rating.Still want to know more about SLB?Why not explore some of these useful links below to learn more about us directly from our employees?Our People – hear our stories.Our Stories – women in STEM.SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr