Geothermal Reservoir Engineer & Project Lead

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Geothermal Engineer in Houston to evaluate, model, and optimize geothermal resources. You will apply screening, reservoir engineering, and production forecasting to maximize sustainable energy recovery while managing technical and commercial risk.

You will lead geothermal study projects, collaborate with geoscientists and drilling teams, and deliver high-quality results within budget. A strong background in reservoir simulation and sub-surface modeling is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering or Geoscience.
• 3–5 years' experience in geothermal reservoir simulation and subsurface modeling.
• Knowledge of fluid flow, heat transfer, and uncertainty quantification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geothermal resource assessments including reservoir characterization and temperature evaluation.
• Develop and maintain 3D geothermal reservoir models to forecast performance.
• Perform reservoir simulations to evaluate production and injection strategies.
• Lead multi-disciplinary geothermal study projects from inception to delivery.
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations.

Skills

Geothermal reservoir modeling

Reservoir simulation software

Data integration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering/Reservoir Geoscience

Tools

CMG

Eclipse

Petrel

tNavigator

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Geothermal Engineer in Houston to evaluate, model, and optimize geothermal resources. You will apply screening, reservoir engineering, and production forecasting to maximize sustainable energy recovery while managing technical and commercial risk.

You will lead geothermal study projects, collaborate with geoscientists and drilling teams, and deliver high-quality results within budget. A strong background in reservoir simulation and sub-surface modeling is required.