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Geotechnical Engineer

RigUp
Spring, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Role: Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Description

The Development Analyst is a key member of the Development team and supports both Engineering and Geoscience disciplines through technical analysis, development planning, data management, and economic evaluation activities. This role is responsible for supporting field development strategies, optimizing drilling inventory, maintaining development databases, and providing analytical insights that support operational and business decisions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, technical problem-solving skills, and experience working with large datasets and business intelligence tools within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct complex technical and economic analyses to support development planning, well performance evaluations, budgeting, and operational decision-making.
  • Utilize multiple databases, systems, and analytical tools to organize, manage, and summarize data for technical interpretation and reporting.
  • Support development planning activities by collaborating with engineering, geology, and development teams to optimize field development strategies.
  • Assist with roadmap evaluations and development scenario analysis for various operational areas.
  • Maintain alignment between development plans and inventory databases used for scheduling, budgeting, reserves, permitting, facilities planning, and economic forecasting.
  • Prepare and communicate development documentation required to support project execution and approvals.
  • Create and manage Project Change Management requests to support evolving development objectives.
  • Maintain spatial data, inventory records, and development tracking systems.
  • Perform ad hoc data analysis, inventory evaluations, economic assessments, and reporting requests.
  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, governance, and adherence to best data management practices.
  • Develop visualizations, dashboards, and reports to communicate findings and support business decisions.
  • Collaborate across multiple disciplines and departments to support operational and strategic initiatives.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts related to data management, reporting, and analytical workflows.

Skills

  • Data analysis and technical problem-solving
  • Development planning and inventory management
  • Economic evaluation and scenario analysis
  • Business intelligence and data visualization
  • Database management and data governance
  • SQL querying and data manipulation
  • GIS and spatial data management
  • Spotfire and analytical reporting tools
  • Microsoft Excel and Access
  • Alteryx and workflow automation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Technical communication and presentation skills
  • Multi-tasking and project coordination
  • Attention to detail and data accuracy

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Geology, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical or analytical role, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience working with databases, reporting tools, and large datasets.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with Spotfire, SQL, Access, Oracle databases, and GIS platforms preferred.
  • Ability to build visualizations and analytical reporting tools to support decision-making.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across technical disciplines.
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Experience supporting development planning, operational analysis, or technical business functions preferred.

Job Details

Pay: $55/per hr

Location: Spring, TX

Schedule: M-F

Salary : $55

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