Geomechanics Research Engineer

ExxonMobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automatic enrollment in Pension Plan

Savings plan with company match

Workplace flexibility programs

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a Research Engineer specializing in Geomechanics at its Spring, Texas campus. The successful candidate will perform cutting-edge research, develop innovative workflows, and manage research initiatives with minimal supervision.

A Ph.D. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, along with experience in geomechanical modeling and strong communication skills, is required. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan and health programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related field.
• Experience in mechanics of porous media, constitutive models of rock, rock strength models, poroelasticity, and poroplasticity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform state‑of‑the‑art research in Geomechanics.
• Create, refine, and implement new tools and procedures.
• Prepare high‑quality technical presentations and reports.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Numerical modeling

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Position: Research Engineer – Geomechanics (Oil and Gas)
Location: ExxonMobil Campus, Spring, Texas

What You Will Do

• Perform state‑of‑the‑art research in Geomechanics, including numerical modeling and integration with laboratory, log, and field data.
• Explore new concepts, develop innovative workflows, and advance fundamental understanding of subsurface mechanical behavior.
• Create, refine, and implement new tools, recommendations, procedures, and software solutions with minimal supervision.
• Adapt and integrate geomechanics technologies into operational workflows to support completions, injection, production, and reservoir management.
• Manage and execute research initiatives through effective project planning, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and technical leadership.
• Prepare and deliver high‑quality technical presentations and reports for internal leadership and external audiences (e.g., conferences, collaborators).
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Global Business Line, external academic institutions, and other technology organizations within ExxonMobil.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related field.
• Experience in mechanics of porous media, constitutive models of rock, rock strength models, poroelasticity, poroplasticity, rock physics, multi‑scale analytical and numerical modeling.
• In‑depth knowledge of numerical methods used in geomechanical modeling, including finite‑element methods.
• Application of mathematical models, numerical methods, laboratory experiments, and statistics for predicting mechanical behavior of solid, fluid, and multi‑physics systems across scales.
• Analyses experience in fluid flow, elastic, inelastic, creep deformation, heat transfer, damage and contact mechanics, structural stability, coupled fluid‑structure interactions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, strong work ethic, ability to work independently and in research teams, and good project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with geomechanical modeling tools such as ABAQUS, ANSYS, Reveal, VISAGE, Elfen, and HPC environments.
• Experience with Mechanical Earth Models (MEM) workflows.
• Ability to develop and modify technical code in MATLAB, Python, or Julia.
• Knowledge of deep water injection is very desirable.
• Industry experience of 3–5+ years is highly preferred.

Your Benefits

• Automatic enrollment in Pension Plan.
• Savings plan with up to 20% contribution and 7% company match on 6% contribution.
• Workplace flexibility programs such as Flex Your Day and leaves of absence.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health and wellness programs, including mental health counseling.
• Disability income replacement plan.

More information on ExxonMobil’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job ID: 106044