Reservoir Engineer

Overview

Reports to – Manager, Reservoir Engineering

Role – The Reservoir Engineer role will provide classic reservoir engineering analysis, input to development planning, and economic evaluation of subsurface related decisions. The role is collaborative as the position will work closely with their geoscience, operations, regulatory, and land counterparts.

• Leverage advanced reservoir engineering techniques such as Rate & Pressure Transient Analysis, Material Balance, Volumetrics, Decline Curve Analysis, and Project Economics to evaluate and enhance field performance
• Evaluate and recommend well designs through data analysis and collaboration with subsurface and operations team inclusive of formation and well spacing
• Work with production team on flowback management as well as base production surveillance and optimization
• Support corporate model inputs for monthly forecast as well as annual budget plan
• Work with land and asset development to outline areas of interest for acreage deals/trades
• Assist in the preparation of presentations to senior management to report on performance to date, provide recommendations, and outline future strategy
• Assist with updating company reserves for financial reporting and third-party audit
• Evaluate and provide economic analysis for non-op AFE’s
• This specific role will support the Powder River Basin assets but will collaborate with the broader RE team in New Ventures or Corporate Development

• Reservoir Engineer with 3 to 6 years of experience
• Degree education preferred in engineering discipline
• Conventional and unconventional reservoir evaluation experience
• Exposure to annual reserve work and third-party reserve reviews.
• Experience with data analytics, multivariate techniques, and uncertainty analysis
• Type curve generation, PDP forecasting, and economic modeling

• Proficient using Combo Curve, Whitson+, Spotfire and/or PowerBI
• Effective communicator/ team member/ high initiative/results driven
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy

At Anschutz Exploration, we’re driven by a shared commitment to company success over individual wins. We aim high, simplify where it counts, and focus on what matters — all while embracing transparency and continuous learning. If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative, improvement-focused environment, we’d like to hear from you.

This role is eligible for both short-and long-term incentive opportunities. AEC offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid life and disability insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and wellness support.

The starting rate for this position is expected to be between $150,000 - $177,000, based on experience, qualifications, and internal pay alignment. Final compensation may vary from this range depending on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s education, skills, prior experience, and evolving market conditions. This range represents Anschutz Exploration s good-faith estimate of the pay for this role at the time of posting.

We anticipate starting to review applications after March 2, 2026 applications will be accepted until finalists are identified.

Anschutz Exploration Corporation (AEC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.