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ExxonMobil
Experienced Unconventional Reservoir Engineer
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A Reservoir Engineer provides engineering analysis of oil and gas reservoirs, estimates the capacity of a reservoir and determines the best engineering process for recovering oil or gas from site.
$140,924 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
About us At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
About The Role The Advanced Reservoir Engineer role serves as a trusted technical expert, providing reservoir engineering guidance and support throughout all phases of Unconventional asset development and operations. From evaluating new opportunities to optimizing mature-field performance, this role leads complex studies, influences development planning, and delivers actionable insights that maximize resource recovery and asset value. The position champions innovation through technology deployment, mentors peers, and partners with geoscience, drilling, production, and facilities teams to achieve safe, efficient, and economically successful outcomes.
What We Look For Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering required - preferably Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical A minimum of 3 years and maximum of 15 years of industry work experience in Unconventional Reservoir Engineering (Bakken, Permian, Eagle Ford, Scoop Stack, Appalachia, Haynesville, Utica, Woodford/Barnett, etc.) Demonstrated work experience in unconventional developments Ability to complete decline curve analysis, develop drillwell locations, perform economic evaluations, and prepare area for reserve report review Strong computer proficiency and familiar with industry software Candidates should be self-motivated and focused on achieving business results while working in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated teamwork, communication and leadership skills are essential Preferred Qualifications/ Experience Proficiency with Spotfire, ComboCurve, and ARIES, Hamony, KAPPA, WiseRock Foundational reservoir engineering skills, such as competency in rock and fluid properties Experience integrating advanced diagnostic and/or reservoir simulation work products into reservoir engineering analysis Experience using public datasets for reservoir engineering analysis Data analytics Industry knowledge Demonstrated work experience with performing acquisition evaluations
What We Look For Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering required - preferably Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical A minimum of 3 years and maximum of 15 years of industry work experience in Unconventional Reservoir Engineering (Bakken, Permian, Eagle Ford, Scoop Stack, Appalachia, Haynesville, Utica, Woodford/Barnett, etc.) Demonstrated work experience in unconventional developments Ability to complete decline curve analysis, develop drillwell locations, perform economic evaluations, and prepare area for reserve report review Strong computer proficiency and familiar with industry software Candidates should be self-motivated and focused on achieving business results while working in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated teamwork, communication and leadership skills are essential Preferred Qualifications/ Experience Proficiency with Spotfire, ComboCurve, and ARIES, Hamony, KAPPA, WiseRock Foundational reservoir engineering skills, such as competency in rock and fluid properties Experience integrating advanced diagnostic and/or reservoir simulation work products into reservoir engineering analysis Experience using public datasets for reservoir engineering analysis Data analytics Industry knowledge Demonstrated work experience with performing acquisition evaluations