The Lead Reservoir Engineer will serve as Empire’s primary technical authority for reservoir evaluation, asset optimization, and development planning. This role drives economic decisions, identifies value-accretive opportunities, and partners closely with geology, operations, and leadership to maximize asset performance and long‑term growth.
- Lead technical decision‑making for asset selection, drilling targets, and recompletion opportunities.
- Integrate geological, geophysical, petrophysical, and production data to identify high‑quality reservoirs, benches, and intervals.
- Support and lead the asset team in generating, ranking, and presenting drilling and recompletion opportunities.
- Conduct well performance diagnostics and provide recommendations to optimize production and economic results.
- Design and refine horizontal well completions in collaboration with the completions team.
- Build, maintain, and run ARIES economic models; prepare AFE packages.
- Assist in managing drilling schedules, incorporating lease expirations, capital timing, and operational constraints.
- Participate in quarterly and annual reserves evaluations.
- Conduct technical A&D due diligence and evaluate acquisition targets.
- Contribute to annual budgets, capital allocation, and long‑range planning.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Minimum 7–8 years of reservoir engineering experience (10+ preferred).
- Demonstrated success selecting high‑return drilling locations, recompletions, and acquisition targets.
- Advanced proficiency with ARIES for reserves and economic modeling.
- Strong skills in decline‑curve analysis, type‑curve creation, reserves estimation, and cash‑flow modeling.
- Experience with SQL Server, MS Access, Spotfire, or comparable analytics tools.
- Proficiency with IHS, Enverus/Prism/DI, Petra, and RTA tools.
- Python or coding experience a plus.
- P.E. license preferred.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Petroleum Engineering required (M.S. preferred).
- P.E. credential preferred.
To Ensure the Best Match
To ensure this role is the right fit for both you and Empire Petroleum, please review the required qualifications carefully.
If you do not meet all required qualifications, we kindly ask that you do not apply. This helps maintain an efficient hiring process and ensures applicants are considered for roles aligned with their experience and capabilities.
Why Join Us
At Empire Petroleum, you can make a meaningful impact in a growing, publicly traded energy company. We give our technical teams independence, resources, and direct access to senior leadership. Along with a competitive pay package, we provide:
- Equity / Stock Options – Share in the company’s long‑term growth.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision with employer contributions.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Supporting long‑term financial security.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays – Encouraging balance and well‑being.
- High‑Impact, Collaborative Environment – Work directly with a lean leadership team where your expertise drives real results.
If you're a technical reservoir engineer who wants ownership, influence, and quick growth, Empire Petroleum might be the right place to advance your career.
Seniority level
- Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
- Full‑time
Job function
- Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
- Oil and Gas