Geothermal Reservoir Engineer

Baker Hughes • Houston, CA

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About The Position

Baker Hughes is seeking a passionate Geothermal Reservoir Engineer to unlock sustainable geothermal energy through advanced reservoir modeling, simulation, and resource evaluation. This role involves integrating subsurface data, optimizing geothermal field development strategies, and delivering technical solutions to maximize long-term energy recovery and project value. The Geothermal Reservoir Engineer will be 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. The successful candidate may also be 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

• Preferred Experience for Oil & Gas Reservoir Engineers Transitioning to Geothermal:
• 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
• Eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
• Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
• Eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

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