Senior Reservoir Engineer

aer; Calgary; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Geological Survey (AGS), part of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), seeks a Senior Reservoir Engineer to join the Applied Geoscience team in Alberta. You will apply advanced reservoir engineering, modelling, and simulation to evaluate oil and gas reservoirs, support subsurface resource assessments, and contribute to CCUS initiatives.

As a senior member, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship, manage data, and help address complex challenges including induced seismicity, in

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree with 10+ years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with APEGA, or eligible for registration.
• Experience supporting Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) initiatives and Alberta's subsurface regulatory and technical environment.
• Strong experience in reservoir engineering fundamentals, including reservoir simulation, reserve/resource characterization, and application to injection processes and subsurface storage systems (CCUS and disposal).
• Knowledge of geological pore space issues as it relates to subsurface fluid flow in Alberta is an asset.
• Ability to support MMV plans and evaluating produced fluids or acid gas disposal, including injectivity, compatibility and pressure transient analysis, would be an asset.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled approaches for analyzing large subsurface datasets, improving data integration, or supporting reservoir characterization and decision-making is an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical issues and support risk-informed decisions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform in an advanced technical role conducting strategic subsurface work designed to support geoscientific-subsurface engineering issues facing Alberta, which is guided by the AGS operational plan.
• Provide engineering advice, guidance, and leadership on large multi-disciplinary projects which may span outside of immediate job area to support both short-term and long-term Branch or Division level decision making.
• Accountable for delivering results through publication of technical reports, maps, digital information, and peer-reviewed literature. Prepare findings for internal and external audiences including non-AER stakeholders, as well as Teams, Branches, and Divisions within AER.
• Actively manage data acquired or produced during AGS project work. Works to ensure data and information is stored and described according to best-practice standards for re-use and is handled and protected after project is complete.
• Provides reservoir engineering support and geological pore space management expertise to other branches in the AER through participation in AER projects or upon request.
• Reservoir simulation and analytical modelling techniques to evaluate subsurface fluid flow, pressure behaviour, injectivity and long-term performance of reservoirs under production, disposal or storage scenarios.
• Mentor engineers in addressing complex, poorly defined reservoir engineering challenges.

Job description

Location: Calgary or Edmonton, AB

Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent

Salary Range: T4, Level 6 $130,500 - $153,000. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Senior Reservoir Engineer

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Reservoir Engineer looking to apply your expertise to some of Alberta's most complex subsurface challenges? The Alberta Geological Survey (AGS), part of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our Applied Geoscience team. In this role, you'll collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and seismologists to evaluate oil and gas reservoirs, support subsurface resource assessments, and contribute to emerging initiatives such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).

You'll apply advanced reservoir engineering, modelling, and simulation techniques to support reservoir characterization, assess subsurface conditions, and help address complex technical challenges, including investigations related to induced seismicity. As a senior member of the team, you'll also provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to colleagues across the organization, contributing to technical excellence and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to broaden your expertise and develop your technical authority in a unique regulatory and geoscientific environment while contributing to work that supports responsible energy development for Albertans. You'll join a collaborative team that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, while working on technically challenging projects with province-wide impact.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform in an advanced technical role conducting strategic subsurface work designed to support geoscientific-subsurface engineering issues facing Alberta, which is guided by the AGS operational plan.
• Provide engineering advice, guidance, and leadership on large multi-disciplinary projects which may span outside of immediate job area to support both short-term and long-term Branch or Division level decision making.
• Accountable for delivering results through publication of technical reports, maps, digital information, and peer-reviewed literature. Prepare findings for internal and external audiences including non-AER stakeholders, as well as Teams, Branches, and Divisions within AER.
• Actively manage data acquired or produced during AGS project work. Works to ensure data and information is stored and described according to best-practice standards for re-use and is handled and protected after project is complete.
• Provides reservoir engineering support and geological pore space management expertise to other branches in the AER through participation in AER projects or upon request.
• Reservoir simulation and analytical modelling techniques to evaluate subsurface fluid flow, pressure behaviour, injectivity and long‑term performance of reservoirs under production, disposal or storage scenarios.
• Mentor engineers in addressing complex, poorly defined reservoir engineering challenges.

What we're looking for in you:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree along with 10+ years of progressive related experience in reservoir engineering or related oil and gas discipline; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with APEGA, or eligible for registration.
• Experience supporting Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) initiatives, with knowledge of Alberta's subsurface regulatory and technical environment.
• Strong experience in reservoir engineering fundamentals, including reservoir simulation, reserve/resource characterization and application to injection processes, pressure management, and subsurface storage systems (CCUS and disposal)
• Knowledge of geological pore space issues as it relates to subsurface fluid flow (i.e. disposal, brine hosted minerals, and geothermal) in Alberta is an asset.
• Ability to support Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) plans and evaluating produced fluids or acid gas disposal, including injectivity, compatibility and pressure transient analysis, would be an asset.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled approaches for analyzing large subsurface datasets, improving data integration, or supporting reservoir characterization and decision‑making is an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical issues and support risk‑informed decisions in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

If you need accommodation during any stage of the