SM Energy Company · 1 week ago
Sr. Reservoir Engineer – Technical Engineering Team
Denver, CO, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$192K/yr - $237K/yr
10+ years expSM Energy Company is seeking a Sr. Reservoir Engineer to join their Technical Engineering Team. This role involves collaborating with various teams to optimize the subsurface value of Southwest Assets through reservoir characterization, well placement, and development strategy.
EnergyManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Work to build best possible static descriptions of the subsurface, providing engineering input to geologic and petrophysical studies
Develop type curves, depletion models, wells spacing models, and various reservoir related technical analysis across the Southwest Assets
Collaborate with Southwest Completion Design team to ensure cohesive decisions are made in regards to well spacing and completions design
Collaborate with Asset Development Team on joint studies of well spacing, targeting, and production strategies
Ability to compile and analyze data from various internal systems and external data from other operators, Enverus, and/or other publicly available sources
Ability to communicate results in a clear and concise manner to management and executives
Ensure integration of geological work with geophysical, geomechanical, and engineering (reservoir/completion/production/drilling) analysis to provide unified robust interpretations
Remains current in the application of the latest proven technologies and methods used for optimization in the development and production of oil and gas assets
Promotes innovation to remain ahead of competitors for delivering enhanced economic returns
Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that ensure the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities
Mentor and develop junior members of team
Oversee annual employee evaluation process and assure that company human resources
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Engineering
10+ years of reservoir engineering or geological experience
Experienced in asset development of unconventional (horizontal) resource plays
Strong understanding of oil and gas economic evaluations and their appropriate application
Command of fundamental reservoir engineering and geologic/geophysical/geomechanical disciplines
Understands important geological, petrophysical and geochemical properties for unconventional plays
Proficient and strong ability to learn and apply new skills and technologies
Proficient and strong use and application of standard subsurface principles
Can easily identify limitations in data set and range in certainty of results
Ability to build and lead a strong team
Ability to compile and analyze data from various internal systems and external data from other operators, Enverus, and/or other publicly available sources
Ability to communicate results in a clear and concise manner to management and executives
Ensure integration of geological work with geophysical, geomechanical, and engineering (reservoir/completion/production/drilling) analysis to provide unified robust interpretations
Remains current in the application of the latest proven technologies and methods used for optimization in the development and production of oil and gas assets
Promotes innovation to remain ahead of competitors for delivering enhanced economic returns
Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that ensure the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities
Mentor and develop junior members of team
Oversee annual employee evaluation process and assure that company human resources
Preferred
Petroleum degree
Benefits
Variable pay
Health care coverage
Retirement plan
Protection coverage
Time off and leave programs
Training and development opportunities
A range of allowances connected to specific work situations
Company
SM Energy Company
SM Energy Company is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, exploitation, development, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2024-07-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1992-12-24IPO
Leadership Team
Herb Vogel
Chief Executive Officer
Beth McDonald
President & COO
Recent News
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2025-12-05
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