Resource Development Engineer – International

Continental Resources, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Resources, Inc. seeks a Resource Development Engineer to collaborate with geologists, landmen, and production engineers to optimize asset development. Responsibilities include decline curve analysis, forecasts, well spacing, and field development planning.

The role involves evaluating acquisitions, developing type curves, and supporting decision-making with reservoir simulations, PVT, and RTA tools. Strong communication and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field.
• Minimum of five years of related experience.
• Background check and pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Conducts decline curve analysis to generate production forecasts for budgeting and strategy.
• Designs and optimizes well spacing, completions strategies, and field development plans.
• Evaluates acquisitions and divestitures.
• Develops type curves and economic analyses for AOIs.
• Advances well proposals from concept to executive approval.
• Collaborates with Well Performance team to integrate reservoir simulations, PVT, and RTA insights.
• Contributes to the asset’s reserves strategy throughout the year.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Petroleum Engineering / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering

Tools

ARIES

Spotfire

Arps analysis

Job description

Job SummaryThe Resource Development Engineer collaborates with all other disciplines (e.g., geologists, landmen, and production engineers) to optimize resource development in assigned asset. This role involves performance analysis, strategic planning, A&D evaluation, and reservoir characterization to maximize economic value and recovery.Duties and ResponsibilitiesConducts decline curve analysis to generate short and long-term production forecasts to support budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making.Designs and optimizes well spacing, completions strategies, and field development plans to enhance recovery, maximize economics, and minimize costs.Evaluates and makes recommendations on potential acquisitions and divestitures.Develops and maintains type curves and economic analyses for various AOIs.Progresses well approvals from concept through executive approval. Communicates trade-offs clearly.Collaborates with the Well Performance team to incorporate reservoir simulations, PVT, RTA, and other diagnostic tools into asset-level reservoir characterization.Continually progresses the asset’s reserves strategy throughout the year.Other duties as assigned.Skills and CompetenciesOutstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills.Proficient computer and data analysis skills.Good working knowledge of industry economic software, including ARIES.Ability to use production curve analysis (Arps) to forecast reserve recoveries from reservoirs.Ability to manage multiple tasks and efficiently prioritize work to meet deadlines.Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.Required QualificationsBachelor of Science in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering field from an accredited college or university.Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.Preferred QualificationsPrior experience supporting international operations.Proficient in ARIES software and economic analysis.Proficient in Spotfire and other data visualization/analysis tools.Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsRequires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.