Job description
NovaEnergy Resources is seeking a Senior Petroleum Engineer to join our Houston-based team. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to influence reservoir characterization, production optimization, and project delivery across our upstream operations.
As a Senior Petroleum Engineer, you will apply advanced reservoir engineering techniques, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and lead initiatives that improve recovery and operational efficiency. You will own critical workflows from data gathering to field development planning and performance reporting.
We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and strong career growth in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.
Responsibility
- Lead reservoir modeling, simulation, and reserves estimation to support field development planning.
- Design and optimize drilling, completion, and stimulation programs to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
- Develop production optimization strategies using integrated data analytics and industry-standard software.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.
- Collaborate with geoscience, completions, facilities, and drilling teams to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, HSE standards, and quality assurance across operations.
- Manage data management workflows and simulations in Petrel, Eclipse, and CMG environments.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of upstream petroleum engineering experience in reservoir engineering and field development planning.
- Strong expertise in reservoir simulation software (Petrel, Eclipse, CMG) and data analytics.
- Experience with drilling optimization, production forecasting, and lifecycle management.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility preferred; ability to work legally in the United States.
- Willingness to travel as required and operate in an on-call environment.