Drilling Engineer

Job Title Digital Drilling Engineer (Fresh Graduate) We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. 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. 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. Support 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. 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 organization. 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. BSc 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. Adapt quickly to new technologies and digital tools. Analytical thinking and problem solving skills in dynamic project settings. Blue Flex We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days. We provide well-being programs such as Employee Mental health support and health and wellness coaching. Multiple internal employee resources groups, female mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company-wide webinars, amongst other opportunities. Joining us opens doors to leadership opportunities within our organization and across the broader industry, as evidenced by over 90% of our executive team began their careers with us. ~ Our career-building approach means you’ll have dedicated systems and an open, honest dialogue with managers and HR, helping you develop your career with potential opportunities across regions and functions. ~ Women in STEM. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing female talent both locally and globally. To support this goal, SLB has several initiatives, including mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company-wide webinars, all aimed at helping women succeed. ~ Ranked among LinkedIn’s “Top Companies in the UK for Career Development” Our Stories - women in STEM 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. #