Geomechanics Research Engineer - Subsurface Innovator

Exxon Mobil Corporation; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Workplace Flexibility

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellbeing programs

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer with deep Geomechanics expertise to support advanced technology development for oil and gas applications at the Spring, Texas campus. You will perform numerical modeling, integrate laboratory, logging, and field data, and develop new tools and workflows to advance subsurface understanding.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Civil, or Engineering Mechanics, strong communication, and the ability to lead projects in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics.
• 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 the purpose of predicting mechanical behavior.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Global Business Line, external academic institutions, and others in technology organizations within ExxonMobil.

Skills

Geomechanics

Porous media mechanics

Numerical modeling

Finite-element methods

Laboratory data integration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Engineering Mechanics

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

Reveal

VISAGE

Elfen

Job description

ExxonMobil is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineer with deep Geomechanics expertise to support advanced technology development for oil and gas applications at the Spring, Texas campus. You will perform numerical modeling, integrate laboratory, logging, and field data, and develop new tools and workflows to advance subsurface understanding.

The role requires a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Civil, or Engineering Mechanics, strong communication, and the ability to lead projects in a collaborative