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Reservoir Engineer

Permian Resources
Midland, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
Job Description

Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is currently seeking a Reservoir Engineer reporting to the Reservoir Engineering Manager in Midland, Texas. This position 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. There is flexibility with the level and title of this role depending on the candidate’s skillset, qualifications and capabilities.

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 fields to determine optimal spacing within each target horizon
  • 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
  • Support Reserves Manager in analysis of quarterly and year-end reserves updates.
  • Analyze reserves and value of potential acquisitions, divestitures, and trades and integrate with multidisciplinary team to execute on A&D strategy
  • Work with Finance team to maintain long term budget forecast and update type curve, PDP, and expense forecasts regularly
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering
  • 3 years of oil and gas engineering experience with a training program complete
  • Proficiency in ComboCurve, Excel, Spotfire and Microsoft Office
  • Must have relevant reservoir engineering experience with unconventional resource plays
  • Must be self-motivated and capable of independently integrating within multi-disciplinary teams
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

  • Operations experience (production, completions, drilling, etc.)
  • 1 years of reservoir engineering experience
  • Working knowledge RTA (Whitson or equivalent).
  • Experience working the Delaware Basin

Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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