26-087.E - Reservoir Engineer
Company: Hilcorp Energy
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Reservoir engineers are integral to the Hilcorp strategy of
increasing field value by finding new rate and reserves. We
currently don’t have any open reservoir engineer positions, but
because of Hilcorp’s track record of growth, we are always looking
for the next right person. Ideal candidates would have a minimum of
4 years of reservoir responsibilities on their resume. Production
experience is also helpful, as these duties are split between
reservoir and operations engineers at Hilcorp. Job Objective:
Develop and execute economic oil and gas investment opportunities
for the company by evaluating reservoir, production and geologic
data, while working closely with other team members. Essential Job
Responsibilities: Identify, prioritize, present, and monitor oil
and gas development and exploitation projects. Identify and
quantify oil and gas targets. Construct plans of depletion.
Identify reservoir mechanics and predict potential for additional
recovery. Research field and well histories. Produce well bore
schematics. Analyze cased hole and open hole well logs. Analyze
pressure and production/injection data. Produce structure,
production, isobaric, and isopach maps. Perform Nodal Analysis.
Compile relevant oil and gas field data into a complete history and
plan for future development. Evaluate economics and profitability
of potential projects for the company. Work in an integrated team
with geologists and operations engineers to mature rate and reserve
add projects to an executable status. Adhere to the company’s
values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
Support company vision and mission. Adhere to established work
schedule and attendance standards and be punctual to work and
meetings. Maintains employee confidence and protects corporate
assets by keeping information confidential. Maintains technical
knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing
professional publications, establishing personal networks, and
participating in professional associations. Other duties as
assigned by management. Qualifications: Two (2) years minimum
reservoir engineering experience and a proven ability to generate
investment opportunities. Working knowledge of the roles and job
responsibilities of operations engineers, geologists,
geophysicists, landmen, and other company professionals in order to
accomplish team goals. Ability to conduct detailed reservoir
evaluations and studies. Ability to integrate geological data into
reservoir engineering calculations. Ability to accurately solve
problems. Ability to make valuable contribution to team goals and
objectives. Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for
questions, emergencies, etc.). Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other
departments, officials, and the public. Ability to complete
multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. Ability to
integrate data from different sources into reservoir models.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific
ability to translate complex information into an organized and
presentable manner. Excellent project management, administrative,
and organization skills. Required Software Skills: Proficiency with
Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook),
economic analysis (Aries), Nodal analysis (Petroleum Experts), and
public data retrieval (IHS). Preferred Software Skills: Proficiency
with geologic mapping tools (Petra), rate transient analysis
(Harmony suite), computer simulation (CMG), well log evaluation
(IP), risk assessment (Rose suite), Data visualization (Spotfire,
R). Education Requirements: Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an
accredited four-year university with a degree in engineering.
Keywords: Hilcorp Energy, The Woodlands , 26-087.E - Reservoir Engineer, Energy / Utilities , Houston, Texas
