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Reservoir Engineer jobs are open across oil and gas, energy consulting, and oilfield services companies, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in production optimization, well performance analysis, and reservoir simulation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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EPAM is a global technology services and engineering company operating in 50+ countries, with recognized capabilities across cloud, AI, data, and core systems engineering. In the Energy sector, EPAM partners with leading Utilities, Oil & Gas majors, Renewable Energy developers, and emerging LNG operators to modernize infrastructure, accelerate digital transformation, and build the data and AI platforms defining next-generation energy operations. Our engineering-first approach and sector depth have established EPAM as a trusted strategic partner to some of the largest energy enterprises in North America.
EPAM is looking for an Experienced Reservoir Simulation Engineer to join our Energy practice (Energy Competency, Subsurface & Wells) in Houston, Texas. You will work hands-on with complex reservoir simulation models, focusing on building, refactoring, converting, and quality-assuring dynamic models. The role requires strong practical simulation expertise and the ability to work directly with asset and subsurface teams to ensure models are technically robust and fit for use.
Hands-on experience with CMG, Eclipse, or Intersect is required. Experience with Intersect and with model migration between simulators is particularly valuable. These platforms are also represented in EPAM's existing reservoir simulation capability.
We are looking for someone who is first and foremost a reservoir simulation specialist: comfortable taking an existing complex model apart, understanding how it works, rebuilding or refactoring it where necessary, migrating it between simulation platforms, and demonstrating that the resulting model behaves correctly.
Req# 1060246539
Responsibilities
- Build and refactor reservoir simulation models, including model setup, initialization, and configuration
- Review existing simulation models and improve their structure, quality, robustness, and performance
- Model conversion and migration
- Convert and migrate models between CMG, Eclipse, and/or Intersect, validating results following conversion
- Troubleshooting, QA/QC, and history matching
- Troubleshoot model issues including initialization, convergence, numerical stability, and simulation performance
- Perform model QA/QC and identify inconsistencies in model configuration, data, and results
- Support history matching and run simulation cases to confirm model behavior
- Collaboration and documentation
- Work closely with subsurface and asset teams to understand existing models, assumptions, and requirements
- Clearly document model changes, assumptions, validation results, and technical issues
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, or a related discipline
- Simulation experience: Significant professional experience in reservoir simulation and dynamic reservoir modeling
- Platform expertise: Strong hands-on experience with at least one of CMG, Eclipse, or Intersect
- Model development: Experience building, modifying, and troubleshooting complex reservoir simulation models
- Technical fundamentals: Strong understanding of reservoir simulation fundamentals, initialization, history matching, PVT, SCAL, and well modeling
- Core skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
- Location: Houston based, with the ability to work closely with local teams
Nice to have
- Hands-on Intersect experience
- Experience with two or more of CMG, Eclipse, and Intersect
- Experience converting or migrating reservoir models between simulators
- Experience with large, complex full-field models
- Experience improving simulation performance, numerical stability, or model maintainability
We offer
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
- Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.
EPAM is a global technology services and engineering company operating in 50+ countries, with recognized capabilities across cloud, AI, data, and core systems engineering. In the Energy sector, EPAM partners with leading Utilities, Oil & Gas majors, Renewable Energy developers, and emerging LNG operators to modernize infrastructure, accelerate digital transformation, and build the data and AI platforms defining next-generation energy operations. Our engineering-first approach and sector depth have established EPAM as a trusted strategic partner to some of the largest energy enterprises in North America.
EPAM is looking for an Experienced Reservoir Simulation Engineer to join our Energy practice (Energy Competency, Subsurface & Wells) in Houston, Texas. You will work hands-on with complex reservoir simulation models, focusing on building, refactoring, converting, and quality-assuring dynamic models. The role requires strong practical simulation expertise and the ability to work directly with asset and subsurface teams to ensure models are technically robust and fit for use.
Hands-on experience with CMG, Eclipse, or Intersect is required. Experience with Intersect and with model migration between simulators is particularly valuable. These platforms are also represented in EPAM's existing reservoir simulation capability.
We are looking for someone who is first and foremost a reservoir simulation specialist: comfortable taking an existing complex model apart, understanding how it works, rebuilding or refactoring it where necessary, migrating it between simulation platforms, and demonstrating that the resulting model behaves correctly.
Req# 1060246539
Responsibilities
- Build and refactor reservoir simulation models, including model setup, initialization, and configuration
- Review existing simulation models and improve their structure, quality, robustness, and performance
- Model conversion and migration
- Convert and migrate models between CMG, Eclipse, and/or Intersect, validating results following conversion
- Troubleshooting, QA/QC, and history matching
- Troubleshoot model issues including initialization, convergence, numerical stability, and simulation performance
- Perform model QA/QC and identify inconsistencies in model configuration, data, and results
- Support history matching and run simulation cases to confirm model behavior
- Collaboration and documentation
- Work closely with subsurface and asset teams to understand existing models, assumptions, and requirements
- Clearly document model changes, assumptions, validation results, and technical issues
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, or a related discipline
- Simulation experience: Significant professional experience in reservoir simulation and dynamic reservoir modeling
- Platform expertise: Strong hands-on experience with at least one of CMG, Eclipse, or Intersect
- Model development: Experience building, modifying, and troubleshooting complex reservoir simulation models
- Technical fundamentals: Strong understanding of reservoir simulation fundamentals, initialization, history matching, PVT, SCAL, and well modeling
- Core skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
- Location: Houston based, with the ability to work closely with local teams
Nice to have
- Hands-on Intersect experience
- Experience with two or more of CMG, Eclipse, and Intersect
- Experience converting or migrating reservoir models between simulators
- Experience with large, complex full-field models
- Experience improving simulation performance, numerical stability, or model maintainability
We offer
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
- Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in reservoir engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in reservoir simulation software such as Eclipse, CMG, or Petrel
- Experience with decline curve analysis and production forecasting methods
- Knowledge of material balance calculations and pressure transient analysis
- Minimum of three to five years of upstream oil and gas experience for mid-level roles
- Familiarity with integrated reservoir modeling and field development planning
Tips for Your Reservoir Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the simulator
Reservoir engineers are screened by the specific software they know. Lead your skills section with the simulators you've used, such as Eclipse, CMG, or Petrel, and list the reservoir types and fluid systems you've modeled. Generic 'simulation experience' won't pass a technical screen.
Quantify your production impact
Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not just duties. Replace phrases like 'performed decline curve analysis' with the volume uplift, cost reduction, or recovery factor improvement your work delivered. Field-level numbers carry far more weight than method descriptions on a reservoir engineer resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists reservoir engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by basin and play type
Reservoir engineering work varies sharply between unconventional shale plays, deepwater fields, and mature conventional assets. Search job postings by basin name or play type alongside your title to find roles where your specific subsurface experience transfers most directly, rather than applying broadly across all upstream postings.
Prepare for a technical case interview
Many operators and independents include a live technical exercise, asking you to interpret a production history plot, build a simple material balance, or critique a reservoir model assumption. Practice narrating your reasoning out loud, since interviewers are evaluating your engineering judgment as much as your final answer.
Negotiate with field data, not benchmarks
When you reach the offer stage, ground your counter in the specific asset complexity, geographic cost of living, and your software certifications rather than citing industry averages. Demonstrating that you understand what the role actually demands signals seniority and strengthens your position.
Reservoir Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most reservoir engineers?
Handshake, Devon Energy, and Fervo Energy are hiring the most reservoir engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Colorado, and Oklahoma, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to track closely with upstream capital spending cycles, so hiring volume shifts as commodity prices move.
How many reservoir engineer jobs are remote?
About 86% of reservoir engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on and data-access demands of most upstream roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are reservoir modeling, simulation studies, and technical consulting positions that do not require regular rig or field site presence.
How do you become a reservoir engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, though degrees in chemical, mechanical, or geological engineering can qualify with the right coursework. Build hands-on experience through internships or field rotations with an operator or oilfield services company. Develop proficiency in at least one major reservoir simulator and strengthen your foundation in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and rock physics. Many engineers deepen their specialization through a master's degree or professional development courses focused on specific basin types or recovery methods.
Can you get a reservoir engineer job without direct experience?
Entry-level reservoir engineer roles do exist, and operators often hire new graduates directly into development programs that pair them with senior engineers on active assets. To compete without field experience, demonstrate strong simulation coursework, a senior capstone project with a real dataset, and familiarity with at least one industry-standard software tool. Internships with independents or oilfield services companies convert to full-time offers more often than any other route into the field.
What does the reservoir engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter or HR screen is followed by a technical phone interview covering reservoir fundamentals, software experience, and a past project walkthrough. Shortlisted candidates typically complete a take-home or live technical exercise, such as a decline curve interpretation or a simplified material balance problem. Final-round interviews involve the hiring manager and often a peer engineer, focusing on subsurface judgment, collaborative problem-solving, and fit with the specific asset team.
Where can I find and apply to reservoir engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to reservoir engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, basin background, and software skills, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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