Subsurface Risk Specialist

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time-off

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ProSidian Consulting, LLC seeks a Subsurface Risk Specialist to provide support for technical due diligence in oil & gas projects. Remote role based in the U.S., requiring a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in engineering and energy advisory.

Applicants should possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree and have strong skills in risk assessment, project review, and teamwork. The position offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and paid time-off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consulting experience in engineering and energy infrastructure.
• Experience with oil & gas, power, utilities, or large-scale projects.
• Strong technical background with a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent engineering advisory support for technical due diligence.
• Review project documentation and evaluate technical interfaces.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

Independent engineering review and risk assessment

Expertise in geological and reservoir uncertainty

Data-room review and report writing

Excel-based analysis

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Professional certifications (PMP, CSP, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data-analytics tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Subsurface Risk Specialist within Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services focused on technical due diligence for upstream oil & gas projects supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program. This role is based remotely across the United States with occasional on‑site meetings. The position falls under the GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Conduct independent engineering advisory support for EDF program technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities.
• Review project documentation and evaluate technical and commercial interfaces.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans, validate assumptions, and support conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews.
• Prepare defensible work products including subsurface risk registers, resource validation, basin analysis, uncertainty ranges, and development risk summaries.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to support timely lender and DOE decision‑making.

QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years of relevant consulting experience in engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory, with demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large‑scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or a related technical field. Professional engineering, PMP, CSP, API, NACE/AMPP, PMI, or other discipline‑specific credentials are preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Independent engineering review and risk assessment.
• Expertise in geological, reservoir, geophysical, resource, and development uncertainty.
• Data‑room review, information‑request tracking, and report writing.
• Excel‑based analysis and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong analytical rigor, client‑service orientation, and schedule discipline.

ANCILLARY DETAILS

May participate in data‑room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of independent engineer reports for DOE, LPO, and program governance stakeholders.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe Acrobat; experience with data‑analytics tools and Visio is desirable.
• Commitment to collaboration with diverse teams across private, public, and social sectors.
• Curiosity, humility, and willingness to constantly learn and share.

BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

• Competitive compensation with health benefits, pre‑tax employee benefits, and performance incentives.
• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time‑off: 2 weeks vacation, 3 sick days, 10 company holidays, and government holidays.
• Pre‑tax payment programs, flexible spending account, supplemental life and disability insurance.
• Security clearance (desired) and employee referral bonus program up to $5,000.

EEO STATEMENT

ProSidian is committed to equal opportunity employment, assessing qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. All information is kept confidential in line with EEO standards. The company supports the Hiring Our Heroes Program and the “I Hire Military” Initiative, encouraging all applicants—including veterans—to apply.