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Fervo Energy

Asset Reservoir Engineer

Golden, CO

The Asset Reservoir Engineer will design and implement well testing, reservoir monitoring, and other data acquisition programs to support development decisions and continuously improve Fervo's asset ...

QB Energy

Well Test Technician 1 or 2

Parachute, CO · On-site

$32 - $45/hr

Job Summary The Well Tester is essential to providing accurate Gas Volumes, Water Gas Ratios (WGR), and Oil Gas Ratios (OGR) for 3-Phase Measurement Systems. The Well Test Technician is part of a ...

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.)

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Controls Testing Technician (35649)

Louisville, CO · On-site

$33.50 - $41.27/hr

Controls Testing Technician Salary Range: USD $33.50/Hr. - USD $41.27/Hr. Northwest Denver Metro ... Must work well with others in a team-oriented environment while meeting deadlines and working ...

Cymertek

Test Engineer (Automated Testing)

Aurora, CO · On-site

Test Engineer (Automated Testing) LOCATION Aurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note ... Our benefits are phenomenal, family-friendly, and designed with your well-being in mind. From ...

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How much do well testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for well testing in Colorado is $40.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.50 and $53.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a well testing?

A Well Testing job involves evaluating the performance and characteristics of an oil or gas well by measuring parameters like pressure, flow rate, and reservoir properties. This process helps determine the well's productivity and potential output. Well testers operate specialized equipment, collect data, and ensure that testing is conducted safely and efficiently. The results help engineers make decisions about reservoir management, production optimization, and well integrity.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in well testing?

A typical day in Well Testing involves setting up and operating specialized equipment at well sites, monitoring pressure and flow data during test periods, and ensuring all operations comply with safety protocols. You’ll often work closely with drilling, production, and safety teams to plan and execute test procedures, and prepare detailed reports based on your findings. The role can involve long shifts, outdoor work in varying weather conditions, and sometimes travel to remote locations. This hands-on environment provides a mix of technical challenges and teamwork, which keeps the work dynamic and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the well testing position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Well Testing professional, you need a solid background in petroleum engineering or a related field, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with pressure testing equipment, data acquisition systems, and safety certifications such as H2S awareness are typically required. Excellent teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication help you coordinate with field crews and relay complex findings clearly. These skills are crucial to ensure accurate test results, safe operations, and effective collaboration in often challenging field conditions.

How do you become a well testing?

To become a well tester, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by specialized training or an apprenticeship in well testing or petroleum technology. Certifications such as Well Control or Safety training are often required, and familiarity with testing equipment and safety protocols is essential for working in the field.

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Infographic showing various Well Testing job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,902 per year, or $40.3 per hour.

Reservoir Engineer, Well Stimulation Support

Fervo Energy Company

Golden, CO • On-site

$115K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Well Stimulation Support Reservoir Engineer will lead the interface between the reservoir engineering and completions engineering/operations teams. Responsibilities include: well completion and stimulation treatment design, planning, and evaluation, reservoir engineering analysis to support completions design decisions and improve capital efficiency across Fervo's growing project portfolio, and planning, executing, and analyzing technology and completions design trials. Note that due to the operational nature of this role, flexibility to accommodate occasional calls outside standard working hours is expected. This position will report to the Asset Reservoir Engineering Lead in the Geoblock Factory.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Interpretation
  • Interpret stimulation data (e.g., step-down tests and ISIPs) to inform completion design recommendations
  • Analyze production and injection data, including pressure transient data, rate-transient data, diagnostic fracture injection test (DFIT) data, and tracers
  • Analyze offset well data during stimulation operations
  • Conduct uncertainty quantification studies for reservoir field diagnostic tests and well performance

Field Operations Support
  • Lead stimulation data collection planning, and analyze real-time data to inform design changes
  • Lead lookbacks and reviews of stimulation, well, and reservoir performance to support short learning cycles and completion design updates
  • Develop and implement data acquisition, stimulation trials, and well testing programs for Fervo field projects; develop well testing procedures and analyze field data

Optimization, Reservoir Simulation & Forecasting
  • Provide analysis of field data and collaborate with cross functional teams to conduct model optimization studies, driving well enhancements for future development
  • Support reservoir management strategies and development plans with analysis of field data
  • Provide input into economic modeling in support of asset plans and development scenarios
  • Prepare comprehensive technical evaluations with recommendations
  • Participate in industry meetings and conferences

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering
  • 3+ years of engineering experience in hydraulic fracturing in the unconventional oil and gas or geothermal industries
  • 1+ years of field experience in oil and gas, geothermal, or similar operations
  • Knowledge of geomechanics and thermodynamics
  • Knowledge of techniques related to multistage hydraulic fracturing in horizontal wells, including perforation design, cluster spacing, stage sequencing, fluid and proppant loading, etc.
  • Experience in treatment and pressure data evaluation and troubleshooting
  • Experience in data analytics with Spotfire or Power BI
  • Willing to travel up to 20% for fieldwork and occasional visits to other Fervo offices.
  • Able to accommodate occasional calls related to operations outside of normal business hours

Preferred
  • Proficient in Python programming for data analysis
  • Experience in well intervention techniques such as workovers, coil tubing, wireline, and snubbing
  • Experience in executing and evaluating trials of new technology or designs
  • Experience with project management and developing technical analysis in support of asset development and engineering design decisions

Compensation & Benefits
Fervo provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, flexible paid time off, and paid parental leave. Additionally, Fervo offers an incentive stock options program, a bonus incentive program, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match.
Fervo Energy is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. Expected Salary: $115,000 -$180,000 based on Colorado locality, pay in other locations may vary.
Fervo Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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