Petroleum Engineer

Our client is seeking a Petroleum Engineer to support a portfolio of North American unconventional gas assets. This role is responsible for reservoir engineering, production optimization, reserves evaluation, economic analysis, and development planning activities that support asset performance and long-term growth.The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering professional with strong experience in reservoir engineering, reserves forecasting, production optimization, and unconventional gas assets, combined with a passion for technical excellence and continuous improvement.What You'll DoOptimize well and field performance to maximize production, recovery, and asset valueConduct reservoir studies including decline curve analysis, reserves estimation, production forecasting, and economic evaluationsVerify reserves and production volumes across unconventional gas assetsAssess well performance, reservoir quality, and EUR forecasts to support development and investment decisionsReview drilling, completions, and production data and identify opportunities to improve operational and economic performanceDevelop and maintain production forecasts, economic models, and asset reportingParticipate in field reviews and recommend development, workover, and recompletion opportunitiesSupport annual reserves processes, impairment testing, and third-party reserves auditsEvaluate acquisition opportunities and third-party development proposalsProvide production and cost inputs to support budgeting and hedge planning activitiesApply AI and automation tools to improve reporting, analysis, and engineering workflowsMentor junior engineers and support the development of internal technical capabilitiesSupport emissions tracking and integration into asset planningPartner with technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders to support asset development strategiesQualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline8+ years of operator-side petroleum engineering experienceStrong experience in reservoir engineering and production optimizationExperience working within North American unconventional gas assetsExpertise in reserves estimation, decline curve analysis, production forecasting, and economic modelingUnderstanding of drilling, completions, production operations, and reservoir management practicesExperience supporting development planning and investment evaluationsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsAbility to work effectively within a small, collaborative team environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsExperience with Aries, CMG, Whitson, Fekete, Spotfire, or similar engineering and economics softwareExperience utilizing AI, automation, scripting, or workflow optimization toolsThe Ideal CandidateHas deep technical expertise in reservoir engineering within unconventional gas assetsBrings meaningful exposure to both reservoir and production engineering disciplinesIs recognized as a strong technical resource for forecasting, reserves, and development planningEnjoys solving complex production and reservoir challengesUnderstands both the technical and commercial aspects of asset managementThrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environmentBuilds credibility across technical and business teamsEnjoys mentoring and supporting the development of othersValues continuous learning and professional developmentBrings a mindset of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellenceCompensation & BenefitsBase salary of $170,000-$190,000Annual bonus opportunity of up to 25%Medical, dental, and vision coverage fully paid for employees and dependents401(k) with company matchGenerous PTO, sick time, holidays, and monthly company-wide Break DaysDaily lunch reimbursementPhone and fitness reimbursementsAnnual professional development allowanceThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to join a growing organization and play a critical role in maximizing the value of unconventional gas assets while driving technical excellence, innovation, and long-term asset performance.