SENIOR PETROLEUM ENGINEER

Job DetailsJob Location: Houston (Main) Office - Houston, TX 77002Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25% Ryder Scott Company Senior Petroleum / Reservoir Engineer   Job Type  Full time Houston, TX Ryder Scott Company is seeking a Senior Petroleum/Reservoir Engineer to join our Houston team.  In this role, you will work as part of our technical staff on a diverse range of domestic and international projects, with opportunities to take on greater responsibilities and advance your career in a collaborative, high performance environment.   About Us Established in 1937, Ryder Scott Company is among the oil and gas industry’s largest, longest standing and most respected reservoir evaluation consulting firms worldwide.  The firm delivers a full spectrum of professional engineering, geoscientific and economic evaluation services, including reserves assessments, geoscience and geology studies, field development and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) design, reservoir simulation, economic analysis, sustainable energy consulting, management advisory and expert witness testimony.   Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with branch offices in Denver, Colorado, and Calgary, Canada, Ryder Scott serves clients of all sizes, both in the United States and across international markets.   Senior Petroleum / Reservoir Engineer Description As an integral member of our team, the Senior Reservoir Engineer will work closely with clients year round, responding to inquiries, preparing high-quality deliverables, and collaborating across departments to support reserves audits, evaluations, and certifications.  In today’s environment, there is an increasing need to develop and integrate advanced data analytics tools that enable timely, well informed decision making.  By combining strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a solid grasp of our workflow methodology, the Senior Reservoir Engineer will have a significant opportunity to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Ryder Scott’s project teams on a daily basis.   This position is based in our downtown Houston office, with the potential to work remotely up to two days per week.   Position Responsibilities Summary Collaborate with colleagues to develop a strong working knowledge of client's assets and operations in both unconventional and conventional plays Serve as the primary administrator for decline analysis software used in forecasting and economic evaluations, including ARIES, PHDWin, ValNav, and ComboCurve Apply technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking to address a wide range of operational and analytical challenges Drive the adoption of smarter business processes and advanced analytics to generate actionable insights Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and standardize data workflows through the use of macros, scripts, or other innovative tools Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and standardize data workflows through the use of macros, scripts, or other innovative tools Design, implement, and maintain quality control routines to enhance data visibility, accuracy, and integrity Other job duties as may be assigned   Position Competencies 10 to 20 years experience as a Reservoir Engineer Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in decision making Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) due to customer interaction Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Excels in organization, time management, prioritization, and planning, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines for both self and team Collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong interpersonal communication and teamwork Rewards and Benefits Competitive compensation and Benefits Package In addition to Base Salary indicated above, Annual Bonus based on individual and Company performance 401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing Company fully paid health insurance premiums including vision and dental for you and your eligible dependents up to $33,000/year Company fully paid parking/commuting allowance 10 holidays per year + 1 floating holiday 10 to 15 days vacation to start, depending on experience Hybrid work from home/office with flexible hours (after two years employment) QualificationsPosition Qualifications Required Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 10 - 20 years of Oil & Gas upstream experience within an operating Major or Mid Range Oil & Gas Company Sound understanding of classical reservoir engineering principles, forecasting, reserves estimation and classification, fluid and rock characterization Functional understanding of geology, geophysics, petrophysics, and reservoir characterization issues and how they relate to reservoir performance Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) Data science experiences: Spotfire, relational DBs Programming in Python Strong communication, presentation, writing and organization skills Able to communicate effectively in English due to customer interaction Self-motivated and capable of proactively driving continuous improvement Professional Engineering license in the State of Texas is not a must, but will give you an edge   Preferred Skills Understanding of economics, with a preference for application in oil and gas developments Possess general working knowledge of drilling, completions, production operations and understanding of upstream oil and gas terminology   Disclaimer: Ryder Scott Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, national origin, or any other protected class.   The information provided here indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications.   The benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits may apply.   Ryder Scott does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies.  Only applications made through our application will be considered.  All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Ryder Scott Company and Ryder Scott Company will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.