Job description
Join Pinnacle Energy Partners, a leader in fossil energy exploration and responsible energy development, based in Houston. We are seeking a Senior Fossil Energy Engineer to drive high-impact upstream and midstream projects, optimize production, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with geoscientists, reservoir engineers, and operations teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective energy solutions.
\nIn this role you will manage multi-disciplinary projects from concept to execution, develop reservoir simulations, evaluate enhanced oil recovery strategies, and support procurement and capital planning. We offer competitive compensation, hybrid work options, and a clear path to leadership.
\nRequired passion for fossil energy innovation, safety, and environmental stewardship. You will join a high-caliber team focused on responsible energy delivery.
Responsibility
- Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute fossil energy projects across upstream, midstream, and downstream segments.
- Develop and validate reservoir models and simulations to optimize recovery and production forecasting.
- Lead design and optimization of drilling, completions, and production operations for new and mature assets.
- Assess reservoir performance, conduct economic analyses, and support capital budgeting and risk management.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with geoscience, operations, and commercial teams to translate technical results into actionable business strategies.
Qualification
- Bachelor or Master degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field; professional engineer license preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in fossil energy projects (upstream, midstream, or integrated operations).
- Strong competency in reservoir engineering, simulation (Petrel, Eclipse, OFM, etc.), or process optimization tools.
- Proven project management experience with complex multi-disciplinary initiatives and budget accountability.
- Solid knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations and best practices; Commitment to safe operations.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making skills; ability to influence at all levels.