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Vault 44.01 ("Vault") is a leading carbon capture & storage ("CCS") developer focused on the development, capitalization, and operation of carbon storage assets throughout North America. Vault's team ...

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Denver, CO · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Vault 44.01 ("Vault") is a leading carbon capture & storage ("CCS") developer focused on the development, capitalization, and operation of carbon storage assets throughout North America. Vault's team ...

Procurement Lead

Denver, CO · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Vault 44.01 ("Vault") is a leading carbon capture & storage ("CCS") developer focused on the development, capitalization, and operation of carbon storage assets throughout North America. Vault's team ...

Procurement Lead

Denver, CO · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

About Us Vault 44.01 ("Vault") is a leading carbon capture & storage ("CCS") developer focused on the development, capitalization, and operation of carbon storage assets throughout North America.

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How much do carbon storage reservoir engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for carbon storage reservoir engineer in the United States is $56.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.63 and $66.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a carbon storage reservoir engineer?

To thrive as a Carbon Storage Reservoir Engineer, you need a solid background in reservoir engineering, geoscience, and fluid dynamics, typically supported by a degree in petroleum, chemical, or geological engineering. Proficiency in simulation software (such as Eclipse or CMG), experience with well-logging tools, and familiarity with carbon capture and storage (CCS) regulations are crucial. Strong analytical thinking, collaboration, and clear communication skills help drive successful interdisciplinary project outcomes. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant storage of CO2, which is vital for environmental sustainability and project success.

What does a carbon storage reservoir engineer do?

A Carbon Storage Reservoir Engineer is responsible for designing, monitoring, and managing underground reservoirs used to store captured carbon dioxide (CO2) safely and effectively. They assess geological formations to determine their suitability for long-term CO2 storage, simulate reservoir behavior, and ensure that storage projects comply with environmental and safety regulations. Their work helps mitigate climate change by preventing CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere.

What is the difference between Carbon Storage Reservoir Engineer vs Geoscientist?

AspectCarbon Storage Reservoir EngineerGeoscientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or related fields; certifications in reservoir engineeringBachelor's or Master's in Geology, Geophysics, or Earth Sciences; often advanced degrees
Work EnvironmentOil & gas industry, renewable energy projects, subsurface engineeringResearch labs, exploration sites, environmental consulting
Employer & Industry UsageEnergy companies, carbon capture projects, environmental agenciesUniversities, research institutions, government agencies

While both roles involve subsurface analysis, Carbon Storage Reservoir Engineers focus on designing and managing underground storage for CO2, whereas Geoscientists analyze Earth's structures and resources. The roles often overlap in skills and work environments, but their primary objectives differ—storage engineering vs. geological research.

What are the typical cross-functional collaborations for a carbon storage reservoir engineer?

As a Carbon Storage Reservoir Engineer, you will frequently collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and environmental scientists to evaluate potential storage sites and ensure long-term CO2 containment. You'll also work closely with drilling engineers during the well design and injection phase, as well as with regulatory specialists to maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards. These collaborations are essential for integrating diverse expertise, optimizing reservoir performance, and meeting project objectives safely and efficiently.
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Infographic showing various Carbon Storage Reservoir Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,916 per year, or $56.2 per hour.

Unconventional Technical Engineer

ExxonMobil

Spring, TX • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

About Houston
 

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

Learn more about what we do in Houston here. 

What role you will play in our team
  • ExxonMobil is seeking both contractors and full-time employees across various roles to provide reservoir engineering technical expertise to Unconventional Oil & Gas development. Work with multi-discipline teams to support optimal asset development, reservoir management, and site screening
  • Leverage fundamental reservoir engineering and reservoir simulation skills in development planning, enhanced oil recovery, opportunity generation, and production/injection optimization
  • The position is located at ExxonMobil campus in Spring, Texas
What you will do
  • Performing reservoir modeling and simulation to support unconventional developments
  • Conducting reservoir depletion planning and field development planning
  • Identifying production or injection optimization opportunitie
  • Planning, evaluation and/or execution of appraisal and pilot programs
  • Identifying key reservoir uncertainties and providing recommendations to mitigate risks
  • Improving reservoir description through fluid analysis, core evaluation, well testing interpretation, and production performance analysis
About you

Skills and Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (PhD) in Engineering preferred - preferably Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical;
  • Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in Reservoir Engineering
  • Experience evaluating Enhanced Oil Recovery methods
  • Candidates should be self-motivated and focused on achieving business results while working in a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced business environment. Demonstrated teamwork and strong communication skills are essential
  • Previous experience in reservoir analytical performance prediction, asset development and depletion planning, reservoir surveillance & optimization, volumes forecasting, economic analysis and data management

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

  • Reservoir Simulation experience
  • Fluid sampling and analysis
  • Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Core Analysis
  • Petrophysics
Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you: 

  • Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
  • Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
  • Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
  • Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
  • Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com. 

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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