Senior Reservoir Engineer

Senior Reservoir EngineerLocation: Calgary, Alberta
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Job DescriptionOur client, a leading energy producer, is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to join their Southeast Asset Team in Calgary. This opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing reservoir development opportunities across a diverse portfolio of conventional and unconventional assets.
Reporting to the Asset Manager, the successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on maximizing asset value through reservoir characterization, production optimization, reserves management, and long-term depletion planning. This role will collaborate closely with geologists, completions specialists, and other technical professionals to support appraisal, development, and enhanced recovery initiatives while contributing to the overall success of the asset.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement optimal reservoir depletion strategies to maximize recovery and asset value.Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to evaluate reservoir performance and identify development opportunities.Perform type curve analysis, well test interpretation, and reservoir performance assessments.Build and maintain reservoir models to quantify resources, forecast performance, and support development planning.Apply reservoir engineering principles including volumetrics, material balance, pressure transient analysis, rate transient analysis, reservoir simulation, and enhanced recovery evaluation techniques.Collaborate with geoscience, drilling, completions, and production teams to determine optimal well designs, spacing, and development strategies.Support annual reserves evaluations and reserves reporting processes.Evaluate and execute enhanced recovery and production optimization opportunities.Support business development activities through technical evaluations and asset assessments.Assist with the evaluation of non-operated assets and joint venture opportunities.Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and development team members.
Qualifications & ExperienceDevelop and implement optimal reservoir depletion strategies to maximize recovery and asset value.Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to evaluate reservoir performance and identify development opportunities.Perform type curve analysis, well test interpretation, and reservoir performance assessments.Build and maintain reservoir models to quantify resources, forecast performance, and support development planning.Apply reservoir engineering principles including volumetrics, material balance, pressure transient analysis, rate transient analysis, reservoir simulation, and enhanced recovery evaluation techniques.Collaborate with geoscience, drilling, completions, and production teams to determine optimal well designs, spacing, and development strategies.Support annual reserves evaluations and reserves reporting processes.Evaluate and execute enhanced recovery and production optimization opportunities.Support business development activities through technical evaluations and asset assessments.Assist with the evaluation of non-operated assets and joint venture opportunities.Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and development team members.
Technical SkillsStrong reservoir engineering expertise, including production forecasting, reserves evaluations, type curve analysis, pressure transient analysis, rate transient analysis, volumetrics, material balance, and reservoir simulation.Experience developing reservoir models to quantify resources, evaluate performance, and identify optimization opportunities.Knowledge of conventional and unconventional reservoir development practices within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.Experience generating risked production forecasts and recoverable reserve estimates.Experience evaluating enhanced recovery opportunities and supporting field development planning.Proficiency with industry software including Harmony, WellTest, AccuMap, ValNav, WellView, and Petrel, Eclipse, or Intersect.Experience integrating geological, geophysical, and engineering datasets to support technical and commercial decision-making.Familiarity with AER regulatory processes, applications, amendments, and approvals.Strong understanding of reserves management, well performance analysis, and depletion strategy development.
Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive compensation package.Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.Group savings and retirement programs.Healthcare Spending Account.Wellness program.Generous vacation entitlement and flex days.Volunteer days and charitable matching opportunities.Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.Professional development and growth opportunities.Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale Alberta asset base with significant long-term development potential.Strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
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