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Find Reservoir Engineer jobs that match your expertise on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Reservoir engineers help energy companies understand and manage underground oil and gas resources, using technical analysis to guide development and production decisions.

What Does a Reservoir Engineer Do?

Reservoir engineers evaluate subsurface formations and estimate how much recoverable oil or gas they contain. They analyze geological, production, and pressure data; build reservoir models; forecast performance; and recommend strategies to improve recovery while balancing cost, safety, and operational considerations. Their work often involves collaboration with geoscientists, drilling and production engineers, and business teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in petroleum engineering or a related discipline, along with experience interpreting reservoir data and applying engineering principles. Useful capabilities include reservoir simulation, production forecasting, well performance analysis, pressure-transient analysis, and proficiency with industry software and data tools. Clear communication and cross-functional problem-solving are also valuable.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Reservoir engineers may specialize in field development, reserves evaluation, reservoir simulation, enhanced oil recovery, or production optimization. With experience, professionals can advance into senior engineering, technical leadership, asset management, or consulting roles. Opportunities and requirements vary by employer, location, and energy market.

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Browse Reservoir Engineer openings and discover opportunities designed for experienced professionals. Ladders focuses on vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you search for roles that align with your skills, experience, and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance the performance and integrity of natural gas storage assets. Collaborate with experts, analyze reservoir data, and contribute to technical studies in a role that fosters...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive your career forward by supporting reservoir performance and integrity in natural gas storage. Collaborate with experts to analyze data, enhance operations, and ensure compliance while gaining va...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you support reservoir performance and integrity for natural gas storage assets. Collaborate with experts, analyze data, and contribute to technical studies while developing your...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of geothermal resource management by leveraging your expertise to conduct in-depth reservoir studies, optimize operations, and lead multi-disciplinary teams toward sustainable develop...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate your career by designing and executing advanced reservoir simulations, collaborating with AI teams to innovate solutions, and directly impacting product development in a fast-paced environm...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize asset development by leveraging reservoir engineering expertise to enhance production forecasting, performance evaluation, and capital efficiency across unconventional portfolios. Collaborate...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of bio-oil sequestration by leveraging your expertise in reservoir engineering to drive technical narratives for permitting and injection strategies while ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Drive reservoir management initiatives in EOR and CCUS, optimizing hydrocarbon recovery and CO2 storage through advanced modeling and technical evaluation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $200K *

Take ownership of production forecasting and resource evaluation, translating complex subsurface data into actionable insights that inform corporate planning and investment decisions while collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Transform reservoir engineering by delivering expert guidance in Unconventional asset development. Lead initiatives, optimize field performance, and collaborate across teams to maximize resource recov...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Optimize reservoir models through calibration against field performance data, focusing on fracture growth and production dynamics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance model accuracy and inform s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Analyze reservoir performance through advanced simulations and data analysis. Collaborate with asset teams to develop strategies, mentor junior staff, and drive results while ensuring adherence to bes...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Support asset development in unconventional reservoirs by evaluating acreage, trades, and growth opportunities. Collaborate with teams to deliver production forecasts, economic evaluations, and action...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Lead reservoir engineering efforts to optimize asset development and reservoir management. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive strategic decisions and enhance production capabilities in both...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by evaluating and optimizing geothermal resources, enhancing production strategies, and leading projects to ensure efficient energy recovery while collaborating with multidisciplinary...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of energy innovation. Leverage your expertise as a Reservoir Engineer to optimize subsurface strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring succe...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in reservoir engineering through advanced simulations, mentoring, and collaborative problem-solving across multi-disciplinary teams to enhance asset development and operations in upst...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's committed to driving the success of renewable energy projects. You will oversee engineering deliverables, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure effective integration and communi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Transform reservoir engineering practices by applying advanced principles and data analysis to maximize resource recovery. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to evaluate and develop the Powder...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $153K *

Unlock potential by applying advanced geomodelling expertise to Alberta's subsurface challenges. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance geospatial intelligence and influence major geoscie...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $235K *

Manage and develop a small team to drive capital budgeting, reserves processes, and ensure accountability across US onshore development programs, impacting investment decisions through subsurface expe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in providing engineering support for pipeline operations, focusing on troubleshooting, project execution, and collaboration across teams to enhance asset performance and ensure complia...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to provide vital engineering support for pipeline operations, focusing on troubleshooting, project execution, and collaboration across departments to enhance the efficiency of gas and li...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Engage as the civil technical lead on-site for a major power project, ensuring compliance with specifications, addressing technical queries, and managing civil documentation. Collaborate closely with...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Empower production efficiency by providing expert engineering support to optimize operations and enhance safety. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a reservoir engineer do?question toggle

    A reservoir engineer analyzes subsurface and production data to estimate resource potential, forecast output, and recommend development or recovery strategies.

  • What qualifications are typically required for reservoir engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or a related field, plus relevant experience with reservoir analysis, modeling, or production data. Specific requirements vary by employer and position.

  • Which skills are important for reservoir engineers?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include reservoir simulation, production forecasting, well performance analysis, data interpretation, engineering software proficiency, and collaboration across technical teams.

  • Where do reservoir engineers work?question toggle

    Reservoir engineers may work for energy producers, service companies, engineering consultancies, or other organizations involved in evaluating and developing subsurface resources.

  • How can I find reservoir engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Reservoir Engineer opportunities and review each listing for compensation, experience, and location details.