Job Description:
Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is currently seeking a Sr. Staff Reservoir Engineer reporting to the Reservoir Engineering Manager in Midland, Texas. This is a high visibility position that will be responsible for providing reservoir engineering support for a variety of projects (as detailed below). The ideal candidate will have strong technical as well as communication skills and be able to contribute his/her expertise while working on a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
General Responsibilities
Work with multidisciplinary team to generate and execute a development plan that maximizes the value of PR’s Delaware Basin Assets
Provide reservoir engineering support and guidance on multidisciplinary field/well studies with a specific focus on economic analysis supported by rate transient analysis, decline curve analysis, material balance, volumetrics, etc.
Analyze lateral and vertical well spacing across all formations to determine optimal spacing within each proposed development
Collaborate with team to analyze completion and production practices that optimize value across acreage position
Analyze reservoir fluids and monitor production performance to generate accurate production forecasts for all wells
Technical analysis of potential acquisitions, divestitures, and trades and integrate with multidisciplinary team to execute on A&D strategy
Work with Corporate Planning and Finance teams to maintain long term budget forecast and update type curve, PDP, and expense forecasts regularly
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Engineering
7+ years of oil and gas engineering experience
4+ years of reservoir engineering experience
Must have relevant reservoir engineering experience with unconventional resource plays in the Permian Basin
Must be self-motivated and capable of independently integrating and leading multi-disciplinary teams
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Proficiency in ComboCurve, Spotfire and Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Some operations experience (production, completions, drilling, etc.)
Working knowledge of Whitson (RTA) and AI platforms such as Claude
Experience in NM Delaware Basin on an asset team as a reservoir engineer
Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- BS in Engineering
- 7+ years of oil and gas engineering experience
- 4+ years of reservoir engineering experience
- Reservoir engineering experience with unconventional resource plays in the Permian Basin
- Self-motivated and capable of independently integrating and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in ComboCurve, Spotfire and Microsoft Office
- Some operations experience (production, completions, drilling, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Whitson (RTA) and AI platforms such as Claude
- Experience in NM Delaware Basin on an asset team as a reservoir engineer
What We Do
Permian Resources Corporation is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on driving sustainable returns through the responsible acquisition, optimization, and development of high-return oil and natural gas properties. Based in Midland, Texas, the company primarily focuses on the development of crude oil and associated liquids-rich natural gas reserves within the Delaware Basin, a sub-basin of the Permian Basin.
