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Petroleum Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$121K - $236K/yr

Description The Petroleum Engineer partners and interacts with the Senior Petroleum Engineer and ... analyzing complex data and possesses excellent listening and problem-solving skills, work ...

Petroleum Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$121K - $236K/yr

Description The Petroleum Engineer partners and interacts with the Senior Petroleum Engineer and ... analyzing complex data and possesses excellent listening and problem-solving skills, work ...

Petroleum Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$121K - $236K/yr

The Petroleum Engineer partners and interacts with the Senior Petroleum Engineer and the Energy ... analyzing complex data and possesses excellent listening and problem-solving skills, work ...

Sr Geologist

Denver, CO · On-site

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Solid understanding of petroleum data and geological databases * Knowledge of petroleum economic ... analysis * Utilize geologic characterization work to support leasing efforts and leasing ...

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Experience working on Data & Analytics projects using Agile methodologies * Previous Retail, Convenience Store/Petroleum industry experience a plus * Previous experience working with Punchh Loyalty ...

Data Architect

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$61.25 - $78.75/hr

Experience working on Data & Analytics projects using Agile methodologies * Previous Retail, Convenience Store/Petroleum industry experience a plus * Previous experience working with Punchh Loyalty ...

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How much do petroleum data analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for petroleum data analyst in the United States is $82,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a petroleum data analyst?

A Petroleum Data Analyst gathers, processes, and interprets data related to oil and gas exploration, production, and operations. They work with geological, geophysical, and engineering data to identify trends, optimize production, and support decision-making. Using software tools and statistical methods, they help improve efficiency and reduce risks in the energy sector. Their role is critical in ensuring accurate forecasting, regulatory compliance, and maximizing resource extraction efforts.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a petroleum data analyst?

As a Petroleum Data Analyst, your days often revolve around collecting, cleaning, and interpreting large volumes of geological, production, and engineering data. You'll generate detailed reports and visualizations to support reservoir management, drilling operations, or exploration initiatives. Collaboration is key—you'll regularly interact with geoscientists, engineers, and management to ensure your insights align with project goals. This role requires balancing technical analysis with clear communication to help guide critical decisions in a fast-paced energy sector environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the petroleum data analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Petroleum Data Analyst, you need a strong background in data analysis, statistics, and geoscience or engineering principles, often supported by a relevant degree. Expertise with data visualization tools, database management systems, and industry-specific software like Petrel or Spotfire is commonly required, and certifications in data analytics or petroleum engineering can be advantageous. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications enable you to turn complex, large-scale petroleum data into actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making for energy companies.

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Infographic showing various Petroleum Data Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,640 per year, or $39.7 per hour.

Petroleum Engineer

Citizens

Houston, TX • Hybrid

$121K - $236K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Description

The Petroleum Engineer partners and interacts with the Senior Petroleum Engineer and the Energy Team's Relationship Managers (RMs), Portfolio Managers (PMs) and Credit Officers, and is responsible for the technical evaluation of oil and gas assets.

The successful incumbent has strong interpersonal, business skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, skilled in collecting and analyzing complex data and possesses excellent listening and problem-solving skills, work independently and collaboratively, while building strategic relations with colleagues and constituents.

Primary responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

Reserve Based Lending (RBL) Valuations:

  • Conducting thorough due diligence activities with the client and Agent Bank technical teams to confirm the use of prudent assumptions in the projections including an assessment of past performance, industry trends, and in-basin peer performance.
  • Obtaining data for engineering evaluation from customer's engineering and financial personnel, using engineering expertise to analyze data provided by customers to determine validity and accuracy of information, while using accepted petroleum engineering methods to arrive at oil and gas reserve estimates.
  • Preparing memos that summarize the results of the evaluation including risk assessment, quality of customer's technical staff and grading of collateral characteristics.
  • Communicating to the loan committee the RBL results and risk assessment of the engineering evaluation of oil and gas properties, to ensure all pertinent aspects of the collateral are known and understood.
  • For Agented deals, assisting clients in preparing engineering information for syndication purposes and interfacing with prospective participating bank engineers and bankers to assist in their internal reserve analysis.

Marketing and New Business:

  • Assisting in marketing efforts by making outside calls with Relationship Managers (RM's) with an emphasis on potential customers where technical knowledge will help generate new business.
  • Screening potential new loans for viability.

Training and Collaboration:

  • Collaborating with the Senior Petroleum Engineer, RM's, PM's and Credit Officers on the RBL valuation process, inherent risks and value determination methods and provide input to the periodic assessment of Bank commodity price assumptions used for the determination of loan values.
  • Initiating recommendations to improve the efficiency of engineering software and hardware.
  • Participating in presentations to leadership, Credit Officers and other bank groups as needed.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in reserve evaluation and risk assessment in the Energy Industry
  • Proficient in Aries for Windows, PHDWin, Microsoft Office
  • Evidence of strong business judgment, communication, leadership and integrity 
  • Financial Industry background is preferred

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Petroleum Engineering or related degree

To thrive as a colleague at Citizens, candidates must demonstrate a strong customer-centric mindset, exhibit persistence and resilience in the face of challenges, and embrace continuous learning to adapt and grow in a dynamic environment.

Hours and Work Schedule: (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Work Location: Houston, TX

 Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $121,720 - $236,280 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens' paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .

Work Authorization: 

This role is not eligible for new employer sponsored or current H-1 B visa holders. Applicants, including current OPT, L and other visa holders, must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for new employer sponsorship for themselves or their spouses now and in the future.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

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