Geothermal Reservoir Engineer

Baker Hughes•Calgary, AB

About The Position

The Geothermal Reservoir Engineer is responsible for evaluating, modeling, and optimizing geothermal resources to support the development and operation of geothermal energy projects. This role applies reservoir engineering, subsurface characterization, thermal simulation, and production forecasting techniques to maximize sustainable energy recovery while minimizing technical and commercial risks. In addition, the successful candidate maybe expected to lead, manage and drive geothermal study projects to completion within budget and achieving quality delivery.

Requirements

Master's or PhD degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Geoscience, or 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.
Understanding of geothermal systems, EGS, sedimentary geothermal, or subsurface energy systems preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Proficiency with 3D geomodelling applications such as Petrel, Jewelsuite, Leapfrog a plus
Minimum of 2 year experience in managing and leading multi-disciplinary geothermal projects

Nice To Haves

Reservoir characterization and field development planning.
Waterflood and injection management.
Production forecasting and decline analysis.
History matching and reservoir surveillance.
Integrated subsurface modeling, including 3D structural/geological modeling is a plus
Economic evaluation and reserves/resource assessment.

Responsibilities

Conducting geothermal resource assessments, including reservoir characterization, temperature evaluation, permeability analysis, and uncertainty assessment.
Developing and maintaining 3D static and dynamic geothermal reservoir models to forecast thermal and hydraulic performance.
Performing reservoir simulations to evaluate production and injection strategies, well spacing, thermal breakthrough, and long-term heat recovery.
Supporting geothermal play fairway analysis (GPFA), site screening, and opportunity maturation activities.
Estimating sustainable power generation potential and reservoir life under various development scenarios.
Evaluating reservoir risks, including temperature decline, pressure depletion, recharge potential, and reservoir connectivity.
As project manager, leading, managing, and driving multi-disciplinary projects to completion within budget while ensuring quality delivery
Collaborating with geoscientists, well engineers, drilling teams, and surface facility engineers to optimize field development plans.
Designing and evaluating production and injection well strategies to maximize thermal recovery and field economics.
Analyzing well test, pressure, temperature, tracer, and production data to update reservoir models and improve forecasts.
Supporting techno-economic assessments, project due diligence, and investment decision processes.
Preparing technical reports, client presentations, and development recommendations.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses

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