Senior Reservoir Engineer

FHLB Des Moines; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon invites a motivated reservoir engineer to perform routine and developmental assignments under close supervision, evaluating oil and gas reserves estimates to support acquisitions and development opportunities. This role emphasizes economic analysis, reserves evaluation, and collaboration across disciplines.

You will analyze production data trends, review proposals, quantify risks, and deliver technical recommendations with clear business impact to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field required.
• 3–5 years of reservoir engineering experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ARIES and Spotfire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform economic analyses of acquisitions and drilling opportunities.
• Analyze production data trends and participate in proposal reviews to support decisions.
• Quantify risks and deliver technical recommendations with business impact to leadership.
• Collaborate across disciplines and support reserves evaluations.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

ARIES

Spotfire

Job description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.Job Profile Summary:Intermediate/Developmental Level– Under close supervision, incumbents in this role perform routine reservoir engineering assignments to evaluate the value of oil and gas reserves estimates to acquire and develop new opportunities. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with or performing reserves analysis, economic analysis, material balances, and various recovery method analyses.Job Description:Performs economic analysis and evaluations of acquisitions and drilling opportunitiesPursues professional development, builds networks, and collaborates across disciplinesAnalyzes production data trends, leading proposal reviews and reservoir characterization decisionsQuantifies risks and delivers technical recommendations with business impact to leadershipSkills and Experience:Established proficiency in computing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is requiredWorking knowledge of ARIES is requiredWorking knowledge of Spotfire is preferredMust be able to work with large amounts of detailed data with high level of accuracyMust possess the ability to be self-directed while working in a team environmentMust possess strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skillsMust be able to meet established deadlinesMin/Preferred Education Level Description:Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Position typically requires skills normally obtained through the completion of a 4 year degree program in Petroleum EngineeringYears of Experience:3-5 Years 3 minimum; 5 preferred.Working Conditions and Physical Demand:Work is typically performed indoors in an office environment. Incumbents must be able to perform work which includes typing, sitting and standing. In the event that incumbent visits operations worksite, personal protection equipment, including head protection, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, and flame resistant clothing is required. Safety rules including OSHA and DOT requirements are strictly enforced. Employees must be willing to travel and work extended hours on short notice.Travel Requirements:10% - 15% Travel will be required for mandatory meetings and training.Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.