Petroleum Engineer II 2026-02149

Petroleum Engineer II 2026-02149

Salary

$9,625.21 Monthly

Location

Casper, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02149

Department

Oil & Gas Commission

Division

Oil & Gas Commission

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

ENNR13

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A Petroleum Engineer for the WOGCC reviews and evaluates nearly all actions and activity that take place in the oil and gas industry in Wyoming to ensure compliance with Wyoming Statute and WOGCC Rules and Regulations. They are responsible for ensuring orderly oil and gas development, protecting correlative rights, and preventing waste by performing key duties, some of which are APD review, sundry notice review, acting as a hearing examiner, and regulating injection and disposal wells.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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Human Resource Contact: Molly Skala / molly.skala@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Prioritize, review, and process APDs to determine whether they conform to statewide development patterns or to a commission order creating a drilling and spacing unit. Evaluate the completeness of the application and conformance to the requirements set forth in the WOGCC rules.
• Assess well construction and drilling programs to ensure operators are using sound engineering principles in the drilling of their wells and that their proposed well construction results in safe production of hydrocarbons that protects the State of Wyomings water resources, other operators correlative rights, and prevents loss of well control.
• Review and process sundry (Form 4) submissions for a very broad range of actions or reporting requirements to ensure the work being proposed or reported on (in the case of subsequent reports) will be completed or was completed in compliance with the WOGCCs rules and regulations.
• Evaluate fracture stimulation plans for the completion of wells for chemical disclosure, fracture stage details, including pumping pressures, proppant and fluid volumes, well integrity reviews, and trade secrets.
• Review and document remedial actions performed on wells to restore wellbore integrity, evaluate production work and wellbore cleanouts/acid jobs, review well testing programs and work with operators on diagnostic programs to evaluate well failures, and review various general reporting requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of the Class Il UIC program.
• Review spacing dockets and previously approved related matters for the lands requested and permitted or producing wells underlying the same lands to ensure approval of the application would not violate correlative rights or create waste, and the requested vacation of underlying spacing would not violate operatorship set forth in the WOGCC rules.
• Review completion reports filed for every well in the State of Wyoming.
• Examine as-drilled directional drilling surveys for compliance with required downhole setbacks and conformance to the original well plan.
• Review cement evaluation logs to determine if the well has adequate coverage and protection of all oil- and gas-bearing zones and isolation from fresh water sources.
• Review the initial production of the well to ensure that the well class is correct and evaluate reservoir performance capabilities.
• Evaluate post-hydraulic fracture well stimulation information for chemical disclosure and water reporting requirements set forth in the rules, as well as analyze instantaneous shut-in pressure (ISIP) data and stage pressure data for reservoir characteristics and fracture gradients.
• Communicate with the operators to ensure technically sound data is provided on the completion report, which qualitatively reflects the downhole existence of the wellbore and associated information.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Specific to this agency,

The position requires the employee to have a B.S. in Engineering. Also, an FE is required.

KNOWLEDGE:

• The employee must have a working knowledge of all aspects of the oil and gas operations from permitting (regulatory), reservoir drilling, completions, production, facilities, and plugging of wells to be effective in this role.
• Knowledge of geology and a competent understanding of the engineering principles used to evaluate oil and gas processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in The Sciences)

Experience:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Program Supervisor

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

6-8 years of progressive work (typically in The Sciences) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Natural Resources Program Supervisor

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Specific to each agency, please refer to recruitment.

Specific to this agency:

An FE is required.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Participation in the various groups as Wyomings representative requires extensive travel.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resource Contact: Molly Skala / molly.skala@wyo.gov

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(ENNR13) Which of the following best describes your work experience Natural Resources? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, GIS experience, or other similar experience.)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

Do you have a B.S. in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have an FE?

• Yes
• No

07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

09

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

10

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. * I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

11

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

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Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm