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Contract Petroleum/Reservoir Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

Provide integrated petroleum engineering support across international conventional assets, with ... Collaborate with geoscience, drilling, facilities, production and operations teams to ensure ...

Hunt

Contract Petroleum/Reservoir Engineer

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

Provide integrated petroleum engineering support across international conventional assets, with ... Collaborate with geoscience, drilling, facilities, production and operations teams to ensure ...

Melroseresources

Operations Geologist

Houston, TX

Cooperate closely with petroleum engineers and drilling engineers to ensure that all well ... geoscience input to a variety of reports and presentations for partners, authorities and company ...

RYDER SCOTT COMPANY LP

PETROLEUM RESERVOIR ENGINEER

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$33K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... assessments, geoscience and geology studies, field development and enhanced oil recovery (EOR ... Petroleum / Reservoir Engineer Description As an integral member of our team, the Reservoir ...

Intera

Principal Environmental Engineer / Scientist

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$68K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Experience with PFAS, chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, contaminant fate and ... At INTERA, Principals are part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary group of geoscience and ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for petroleum geoscience in the United States is $88,266.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in petroleum geoscience?

To excel in Petroleum Geoscience, a solid background in geology, geophysics, and earth sciences is essential, usually supported by a relevant degree such as geology or geoscience. Familiarity with industry-standard software for seismic interpretation, reservoir modeling, and geographic information systems (GIS) is highly valuable, and certifications like Professional Geologist (PG) can enhance credibility. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are soft skills that distinguish top performers in this field. These abilities are crucial for accurate subsurface evaluations, facilitating collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and making informed decisions that impact exploration and production outcomes.

What does a petroleum geoscientist do?

A typical day in Petroleum Geoscience involves analyzing geological and seismic data to assess subsurface structures, preparing reports and presentations of findings, and working closely with engineers, drilling teams, and project managers. You may spend time both in the office using specialized interpretation software and, occasionally, in the field collecting samples or overseeing drilling operations. Collaboration and regular meetings are common as project teams work together to evaluate potential hydrocarbon reservoirs and minimize exploration risks. This dynamic environment offers a combination of technical challenges and teamwork, helping ensure efficient resource exploration and development.

What is a petroleum geoscience?

A Petroleum Geoscience job involves studying the Earth's subsurface to locate and evaluate oil and gas resources. Professionals in this field use geological, geophysical, and geochemical techniques to analyze rock formations and reservoir potential. They work closely with engineers and energy companies to optimize extraction and production. Roles may include exploration geologist, seismic interpreter, or reservoir geoscientist. The job often requires fieldwork, data analysis, and the use of advanced software for modeling subsurface structures.

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Contract Petroleum/Reservoir Engineer

Hunt

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description


Position Summary & Responsibilities:
  • The ideal candidate will be in the office an average of 3 days per week.
  • Provide integrated petroleum engineering support across international conventional assets, with exposure to unconventional projects on a limited basis.
  • Apply reservoir engineering and management principles to optimize production and recovery across operated and non-operated assets.
  • Evaluate greenfield and brownfield fields and provide fit to purpose development analysis.
  • Evaluate and recommend oil and gas reservoir exploitation strategies including enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and monitor their application and performance.
  • Contribute to reservoir characterization and simulation efforts, including building and running static and simulation models, in support of development planning.
  • Collaborate with geoscience, drilling, facilities, production and operations teams to ensure integrated subsurface solutions and field-level decision-making.
  • Support asset operations, reserves estimation, well performance analysis, and model project economics as required.
  • Engage with field operations personnel and in-country teams to bridge technical and operational activities.
  • Travel internationally on an as-needed basis to interact with operations teams primarily in South America and the Middle East.

Required Skills:
  • Strong foundation in reservoir engineering fundamentals: material balance, decline curve analysis, pressure transient analysis (PTA), and rate transient analysis (RTA).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of enhanced oil recovery techniques including waterflooding, gas injection, chemical EOR, and related surveillance and optimization practices.
  • Working knowledge of reservoir modeling and simulation; experience with industry-standard tools (Petrel RE, Eclipse, Intersect, T-Navigator or similar).
  • Understanding and application of petroleum geology and petrophysical principles as they apply to reservoir characterization and development.
  • Field-level operations experience with the ability to integrate production engineering and operational insights into reservoir management strategies.
  • Proficiency with industry engineering tools such as ARIES, PHDWin, Petex (Prosper/MBAL/Gap/Resolve), Kappa, IHS Harmony, or similar packages.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AI, analytical and data visualization tools (Copilot, Claude, Spotfire, Power BI, or similar) is a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively within integrated project teams (IPTs) spanning reservoir engineering, geoscience, drilling, and operations disciplines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Spanish or Arabic is a plus.

Required Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or closely related engineering discipline (required).
  • Minimum of 10 years of petroleum/reservoir engineering experience, with meaningful exposure to field operations.
  • Demonstrated experience working on international conventional assets.
  • Experience with unconventional reservoirs is a plus, though not the primary focus of this role.
  • Proven record of applying reservoir engineering methods and EOR in field development or operations context.
  • Experience or strong interaction with facilities design, production and operations is a plus.

Company Highlights:
  • For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars - creativity, excellence, and people.
  • Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ
  • Onsite breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ

Hunt is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hunt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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