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Sr. Staff Reservoir Engineer

Permian ResourcesMidland, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

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

Microsoft Office

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