Senior Production Engineer

U.S. Energy Development Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Tuition program for undergraduate and

Parental leave and family planning

Job summary

U.S. Energy seeks a Senior Production Engineer to optimize oil and gas production across operated assets in the Permian Basin.

You will work with Reservoir Engineering, Geology, Operations, and field personnel to develop engineering solutions that maximize production while maintaining safety and cost efficiency. This role blends field operations with rigorous analysis, leading optimization projects, preparing AFEs and capital estimates, and managing vendor relationships to ensure quality and

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering.
• 5+ years of production engineering experience with an upstream operator.
• Strong Permian Basin experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting operated assets and production optimization.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production across operated assets and identify opportunities to improve well productivity.
• Analyze production trends and diagnose underperforming wells.
• Design and optimize artificial lift systems (ESP, gas lift, rod pump, jet pump).
• Develop and execute well intervention and production optimization projects.
• Prepare AFEs, engineering economics, and capital estimates while monitoring budgets.

Skills

Production optimization

Artificial lift

Well performance analysis

Enverus

PumpChecker

WellView

CygNet

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Enverus

PumpChecker

WellView

CygNet

Job description

Drive Performance. Optimize Production. Make an Impact.

At U.S. Energy, "Strive for Excellence" isn't just a motto—it's how we operate. For more than 45 years, we've built a differentiated approach to developing onshore North American energy projects through disciplined execution, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our partners.

We're looking for a Senior Production Engineer to join our growing Operations team and help maximize the performance of our operated assets across the Permian Basin.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Production Engineer, you'll play a critical role in optimizing production, improving operational efficiency, and driving the economic performance of our operated portfolio. You'll work closely with Reservoir Engineering, Geology, Operations, Accounting, and field personnel to develop engineering solutions that maximize production while maintaining safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys balancing field operations with technical analysis and wants to see the direct impact of their work on asset performance.

What You'll Do

• Optimize production performance across operated assets and identify opportunities to improve well productivity.
• Analyze production trends, diagnose underperforming wells, and recommend engineering solutions.
• Design and optimize artificial lift systems, including ESP, gas lift, rod pump, and jet pump applications.
• Develop and execute well intervention and production optimization projects.
• Prepare AFEs, engineering economics, and capital estimates while monitoring project performance against budget.
• Partner with Reservoir Engineering, Geology, and Operations to support field development planning.
• Manage vendor relationships, RFP processes, and service agreements to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Monitor lease operating expenses (LOE) and identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining production reliability.
• Support reserve evaluations and provide engineering analysis for operated assets.
• Ensure production activities comply with company safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve operational performance.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering.
• 5+ years of production engineering experience with an upstream operator.
• Strong Permian Basin experience (multi-basin experience is a plus).
• Hands‑on experience supporting operated assets and production optimization.
• Strong understanding of artificial lift systems, production surveillance, and well performance analysis.
• Experience with engineering and production software such as Enverus, PumpChecker, WellView, CygNet, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Why U.S. Energy?

At U.S. Energy, you'll join a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We invest in our team members with challenging work, meaningful career growth, and one of the industry's most competitive benefits packages, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and eligible dependents
• 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 5%
• 100% tuition program for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Paid parental leave and family planning benefits
• Wellness reimbursement
• Weekly company-provided lunches
• A collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact the success of our operated assets

If you're ready to help optimize high-quality operated assets while working alongside a talented, multidisciplinary team, we'd love to hear from you.