Geothermal Engineer

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

25d

About The Position

The Geothermal Engineer evaluates, models, and optimizes geothermal resources to support the development and operation of geothermal energy projects. The role applies resource screening, reservoir engineering, subsurface characterization, thermal simulation, and production forecasting to maximize sustainable energy recovery while minimizing technical and commercial risks. The successful candidate will also lead and manage multidisciplinary geothermal studies through completion within budget and with quality delivery.

The position involves assessing geothermal resources, building and updating 3D static and dynamic reservoir models, simulating production and injection strategies, screening sites and opportunities, estimating sustainable power generation and reservoir life, and evaluating reservoir risks. The engineer collaborates across subsurface, drilling, well engineering, and surface facility teams to develop field plans; analyzes operational data to improve models and forecasts; and contributes to technical, economic, and investment evaluations. The role also includes preparing reports, client presentations, and development recommendations.

The job requires valid work authorization in the country of employment; the employer cannot sponsor work authorization. The Baker Hughes internal title is Principal, Geoscience & Petroleum, Disciplinary Engineering and Science.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Geoscience, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in geothermal reservoir simulation and subsurface modeling.
• Knowledge of fluid flow in porous media, heat transfer, pressure transient analysis, and uncertainty quantification.
• Experience with reservoir simulation software such as CMG, Eclipse, Petrel, tNavigator, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Valid work authorization in the country of employment; work authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of geothermal systems, EGS, sedimentary geothermal, or subsurface energy systems.
• Proficiency with 3D geomodelling applications such as Petrel, Jewelsuite, or Leapfrog.
• Master’s or PhD degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Geoscience, or a related discipline.
• Experience in reservoir characterization and field development planning.
• Experience in waterflood and injection management.
• Experience in production forecasting and decline analysis.
• Experience in history matching and reservoir surveillance.
• Experience in integrated subsurface modeling, including 3D structural/geological modeling.
• Experience in techno-economic evaluation, wellfield design, and reserves/resource assessment.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing and leading multidisciplinary geothermal projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geothermal resource assessments, including reservoir characterization, temperature evaluation, permeability analysis, and uncertainty assessment.
• Develop and maintain 3D static and dynamic geothermal reservoir models to forecast thermal and hydraulic performance.
• Perform reservoir simulations to evaluate production and injection strategies, well spacing, thermal breakthrough, and long-term heat recovery.
• Conduct geothermal play fairway analysis (GPFA), site screening, and opportunity maturation activities.
• Estimate sustainable power generation potential and reservoir life under different development scenarios.
• Evaluate reservoir risks, including temperature decline, pressure depletion, recharge potential, and reservoir connectivity.
• Lead, manage, and drive multidisciplinary projects to completion within budget while ensuring quality delivery.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, well engineers, drilling teams, and surface facility engineers to optimize field development plans.
• Design and evaluate exploration, production, and injection well strategies to maximize thermal recovery and field economics.
• Analyze well test, pressure, temperature, tracer, and production data to update reservoir models and improve forecasts.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments, project due diligence, and investment decision processes.
• Prepare technical reports, client presentations, and development recommendations.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• Company-sponsored health and welfare programs
• Thrift Plan (401k)
• Potential additional compensation such as bonuses, subject to applicable benefit plans or policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level