Senior Development Geoscientist — Hybrid (Denver)

BP PLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary annual bonus

Long-term incentive program

401(k) matching

Job summary

BP plc is seeking a Senior Development Geoscientist to support a multi-rig Permian development program. The role requires integrating geological, geophysical, geomechanical, and reservoir data to identify high-value development opportunities and optimize well placement.

Collaboration with subsurface, drilling, and operations teams is essential for successful execution. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in unconventional reservoirs, strong data analytics, and proven geosteering and Petrel skills,

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Geology or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience in unconventional reservoirs.
• Experience mapping/interpretation, play assessment, evaluation planning, petrophysics interpretation.
• Operations and/or geosteering experience.
• Proficiency with geoscience interpretation software (Petrel preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop development planning for a multi-rig program with subsurface mapping and high-grade opportunities.
• Integrate geological, geophysical, geochemical, and geomechanical data to explain performance drivers.
• Coordinate with drilling, regulatory, and reservoir teams to ensure program delivery.
• Support post-well reviews and continuous improvement across programs.
• Collaborate to standardize templates, checklists, and best practices.

Skills

Geoscience interpretation

Data analytics

Project management

Multi-rig planning

Geosteering

Reservoir engineering

Education

MS in Geology

Tools

Petrel

StarSteer

Job description

BP plc is seeking a Senior Development Geoscientist to support a multi-rig Permian development program. The role requires integrating geological, geophysical, geomechanical, and reservoir data to identify high-value development opportunities and optimize well placement.

Collaboration with subsurface, drilling, and operations teams is essential for successful execution. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in unconventional reservoirs, strong data analytics, and proven geosteering and Petrel skills,