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Sr. Staff Reservoir Engineer

Permian Resources


Job Location:

Midland, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is currently seeking a Sr. Staff Reservoir Engineer reporting to the Reservoir Engineering Manager in Midland Texas. This is a high visibility position that 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 in a fast-paced environment.

General Responsibilities

  • Work with multidisciplinary team to generate and execute a development plan that maximizes the value of PRs 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 formations to determine optimal spacing within each proposed development

  • 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

  • Technical analysis of potential acquisitions divestitures and trades and integrate with multidisciplinary team to execute on A&D strategy

  • Work with Corporate Planning and Finance teams to maintain long term budget forecast and update type curve PDP and expense forecasts regularly

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering

  • 7 years of oil and gas engineering experience

  • 4 years of reservoir engineering experience

  • Must have relevant reservoir engineering experience with unconventional resource plays in the Permian Basin

  • Must be self-motivated and capable of independently integrating and leading multi-disciplinary teams

  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

  • Proficiency in ComboCurve Spotfire and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

  • Some operations experience (production completions drilling etc.)

  • Working knowledge of Whitson (RTA) and AI platforms such as Claude

  • Experience in NM Delaware Basin on an asset team as a reservoir engineer

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


Required Experience:

Staff IC


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Permian Resources is an independent oil & natural gas company focused on generating outsized returns through the acquisition, optimization & development of oil & liquids-rich natural gas assets.

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