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Petroleum Engineer

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

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 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 9 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

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

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.

Education: Bachelor's 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.

Participation in the various groups as Wyoming's representative requires extensive travel.

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