Job description
Join a premier fossil energy organization committed to safe, responsible exploration and production. This Houston based role offers the opportunity to lead critical reservoir and field development projects in the Texas Gulf Coast region with competitive compensation, robust benefits, and a clear path to leadership.
As a Senior Fossil Energy Engineer, you will apply advanced reservoir engineering methods, collaborate with geoscience, drilling, and production teams, and drive value through data driven decision making and optimized operations.
Responsibility
- Lead technical evaluation and design for fossil energy projects across exploration, development, and production phases.
- Develop reservoir descriptions, performance forecasts, and production optimization strategies using state of the art simulation tools.
- Collaborate with geoscience, drilling, and production teams to de-risk projects and ensure safe, compliant operations.
- Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets; prepare executive reports and dashboards.
- Evaluate and implement process safety and environmental stewardship measures in all operations.
- Mentor junior engineers and lead training on best practices and new technologies.
- Drive data driven decision making through analytics, forecasting, and scenario planning.
- Support regulatory submissions and permit applications as needed.
Qualification
- Bachelors degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in oil and gas reservoir engineering or E&P production optimization.
- Strong proficiency in reservoir simulation software such as Eclipse, Nexus, or CMG and in data analytics.
- Experience working with integrated asset teams and cross functional collaboration.
- Proven track record of delivering value through optimization initiatives with quantified results; excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and process safety management principles.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities; able to lead and train teams.
- Authorized to work in the United States; willingness to relocate to Houston if needed.