Distinguished Oil & Gas Engineer

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); Híbrido; USD 125 000 - 153 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Tuition waivers

Excellent benefits

Remote work availability

Hybrid on-campus option

Resumo da oferta

The University of North Dakota through the Energy & Environmental Research Center seeks a Distinguished Oil & Gas Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams, translate technical insights into practical energy solutions, and advance economic energy development. You will drive strategies, budgets, and client engagements across fossil and renewable pathways, with travel as needed.

Join a global leader in energy research offering strong benefits, tuition waivers, and opportunities to develop

Qualificações

• Advanced degree in petroleum engineering, geological engineering, geophysics, geology or closely related field
• 15+ years of experience in oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) operations
• 10+ years oilfield operations management/supervisory experience
• EOR experience with planning and design of upstream E&P projects
• Experience in task management: planning, oversight, coordination, project status, and budgeting
• Cover letter outlining qualifications and experience in the field
• Successful completion of Criminal History Background Check

Responsabilidades

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and translate technical insights into actionable solutions
• Inform project strategies and implement production and energy solutions
• Prepare proposals, budgets, and pursue business opportunities responsive to client needs
• Assist project managers to ensure timely, on-budget delivery
• Communicate progress to stakeholders and present at meetings, conferences
• Prepare technical reports, conference papers, and outreach materials
• Travel may be required

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Formação académica

Advanced degree in petroleum/geological engineering or related field

Ferramentas

Petrel

Kingdom

Petra

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Salary/Position Classification

• $139,000+ annual, dependent upon relevant experience, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

Are you ready to apply your expertise in oil and gas exploration and production to advance economic energy development? Do you have the experience to lead multidisciplinary teams and translate technical insight into practical solutions for clients? We’re looking for a Distinguished Oil & Gas Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)!

Join the EERC, an international leader in energy and environmental research and a nonprofit branch of the University of North Dakota (UND), which gives our employees access to unbeatable benefits and tuition waivers. Learn more about the EERC at undeerc.org.

Be a part of cutting-edge research, engage with professionals who share your passion, and create work you can be proud of. As a Distinguished Oil & Gas Engineer, you will contribute to the success of the organization by performing one or more of the following:

• Work with project teams and EERC clients to inform strategies and implement solutions that enable prudent and economic production and use of fossil and renewable energy, reduce the carbon intensity of energy production, and assist stakeholders in understanding the economic implications of various pathways.
• Work in collaboration with EERC subject matter experts, leadership, and clients to prepare proposals and budgets and to develop, pursue, and execute business opportunities that are responsive to client interests.
• Assist project managers by working with project teams to ensure work is successfully completed on time, on budget, and within client expectations.
• Effectively and professionally communicate progress and status and participate in knowledge-sharing with stakeholders, including partaking in or leading in-person meetings, web meetings, conference calls, and presentations to stakeholders, and attending or presenting at conferences.
• Prepare briefings, technical reports, conference papers, peer-reviewed journal articles, and outreach materials. Communicate technical results to clients, stakeholders, the public, and the scientific community.
• Significant travel may be required.

The EERC is recognized as a global leader in developing clean, efficient energy solutions. With a dedicated team, we collaboratively develop innovative technologies to power the world efficiently while safeguarding our air, water, and soil. Trusted by over 1300 clients in 53 countries, our mission is to provide practical, pioneering solutions to the world’s energy and environmental challenges.

Required Competencies

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Motivated, adaptive individual with a positive, goal‑oriented attitude
• Excel at working both individually and as part of a diverse team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Knowledge, curiosity, and a passion for learning

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in petroleum engineering, geological engineering, geophysics, geology or closely related field
• 15+ years of experience in oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) operations
• 10+ years oilfield operations management/supervisory experience
• Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) experience with a focus on planning and design of upstream oil and gas E&P projects
• Experience in task management to include planning, oversight, coordination, project status, and reporting and budget analysis
• Cover letter outlining how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position and highlighting relevant experience in the field.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of work experience related to oil and gas production.
• 10+ years of experience in a management role.
• Experience conducting reservoir engineering exercises, including reservoir history matching and/or dynamic simulation of enhanced oil recovery (EOR)
• Experience with advanced subsurface reservoir characterization and resource assessment methodologies and technologies, including the use of industry-standard reservoir engineering software packages such as Petrel, Kingdom, and Petra, or other industry-standard reservoir engineering software packages.
• Experience with conducting geophysics work (for example, 3D seismic interpretation) to support reservoir engineering workflows, including reservoir property prediction and/or well placement.
• Experience with planning, design, costing, execution and evaluation of E&P operations focused on enhanced oil recovery.
• Experience securing external funding for research.
• Experience with chemical treatment design, optimization, and troubleshooting for oil and gas operations.
• Experience in oil and gas production optimization and troubleshooting.