Senior Reservoir Engineer — Onshore Growth & Optimization

Zohorecruit; Georgia; On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Talent Search is recruiting for a Reservoir Engineer in Houston to support conventional onshore oil & gas assets and reserve growth. The role emphasizes developing opportunities, performing economic evaluations, and working with operations to optimize production and long-term value.

The position requires a Petroleum Engineering degree and 5–10 years of industry experience, with relocation assistance possible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Petroleum Engineering degree is required.
• 5–10 years of oil & gas industry experience.
• Experience supporting reserve growth and development initiatives.
• Mature field development experience.
• Production optimization experience.
• Secondary recovery / waterflood experience preferred.
• Experience evaluating recompletions and infill drilling opportunities.
• Strong economic evaluation and project screening capabilities.
• Experience working closely with operations and production teams.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently inside a lean operational environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting field development and reserve optimization projects.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities tied to reserve growth and production optimization.
• Support development and exploitation projects across producing assets.
• Analyze production performance, pressure data, and field trends.
• Evaluate development opportunities involving drilling, recompletions, and secondary recovery initiatives.
• Work closely with operations and production teams to advance development projects.
• Perform technical and economic evaluations tied to field development opportunities.
• Support reserve-related reporting and engineering analysis.
• Assist with field development planning and optimization initiatives.
• Provide engineering recommendations focused on maximizing asset value and long-term reserve potential.

Education

Petroleum Engineering degree

Job description

Energy Talent Search is recruiting for a Reservoir Engineer in Houston to support conventional onshore oil & gas assets and reserve growth. The role emphasizes developing opportunities, performing economic evaluations, and working with operations to optimize production and long-term value.

The position requires a Petroleum Engineering degree and 5–10 years of industry experience, with relocation assistance possible for the right candidate.