Experienced Reservoir Simulation Engineer

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability Plan

Job summary

Exxon Mobil is seeking a skilled Reservoir Engineer at its Spring, Texas campus. The role involves reservoir modeling, depletion planning, and optimizing production while working collaboratively within a multi-discipline team.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 8+ years in Conventional Reservoir Engineering, and proficiency in reservoir simulation. Attractive benefits include a pension plan, a comprehensive health plan, and workplace flexibility programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years and maximum of 20 years of industry experience in Conventional Reservoir Engineering.
• Experience in reservoir modeling, depletion planning, and reserves assessments.
• Proficient in communicating technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform reservoir modeling and simulation for developments.
• Conduct reservoir depletion and field development planning.
• Identify production optimization opportunities.

Skills

Reservoir engineering expertise

Teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical performance prediction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical)

Advanced Degrees (Master’s / PhD)

Tools

Reservoir simulation software

Fluid analysis tools

Core analysis techniques

Job description

Location: Spring, TX, US, 77389

What role you will play in our team

• Provide reservoir engineering technical expertise to Conventional Oil & Gas development. Work with multi‑discipline teams to support optimal asset development, reservoir management, and site screening.
• Leverage fundamental reservoir engineering and reservoir simulation skills in reservoir characterization, development planning, opportunity generation, and production/injection optimization.
• Position located at ExxonMobil campus in Spring, Texas.

What you will do

• Perform reservoir modeling and simulation to support conventional and/or deepwater developments.
• Conduct reservoir depletion planning and field development planning.
• Perform reserves assessments and identify production or injection optimization opportunities.
• Plan, evaluate, and/or execute appraisal and field development / drill well programs.
• Identify key reservoir uncertainties and provide recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Improve reservoir description through fluid analysis, core evaluation, well testing interpretation, and production performance analysis.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required – preferably Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical. Advanced Degrees (Master’s / PhD) also welcome.
• Minimum of 8 and maximum of 20 years of industry experience in Conventional Reservoir Engineering.
• Reservoir simulation experience in new developments and/or producing assets (including constructing, updating and history matching models).
• Self‑motivated and focused on achieving business results while working in a multi‑disciplinary team in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated teamwork and strong communication skills are essential.
• Previous experience in reservoir analytical performance prediction, asset development and depletion planning, reserves assessment, reservoir surveillance & optimization, volumes forecasting, economic analysis and data management.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Pressure Transient Testing
• Fluid sampling and analysis
• Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Core Analysis
• Petrophysics

Benefits

• Pension Plan: Automatic enrollment with a monthly annuity for retirement.
• Savings Plan: 6%–20% of pay contribution with a 7% company match for at least 6%.
• Workplace Flexibility programs such as “Flex your Day,” leaves of absence, and part‑time work options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Confidential counseling and wellness resources at no extra cost.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for illness or injury, automatically enrolled.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.