Petroleum Reservoir Engineer

Position: PETROLEUM RESERVOIR ENGINEER
Ryder Scott Company – Petroleum / Reservoir Engineer Job Type Full-time – Houston, TXRyder Scott Company is seeking a Petroleum/Reservoir Engineer to join our Houston team. In this role, you will work as part of our technical staff on a diverse range of domestic and international projects, with opportunities to take on greater responsibilities and advance your career in a collaborative, high‑performance environment.

About Us Established in 1937, Ryder Scott Company is among the oil and gas industry’s largest, longest-standing and most respected reservoir evaluation consulting firms worldwide. The firm delivers a full spectrum of professional engineering, geoscientific and economic evaluation services, including reserves assessments, geoscience and geology studies, field development and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) design, reservoir simulation, economic analysis, sustainable energy consulting, management advisory and expert witness testimony.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with branch offices in Denver, Colorado, and Calgary, Canada, Ryder Scott serves clients of all sizes—both in the United States and across international markets.

Petroleum / Reservoir Engineer Description As an integral member of our team, the Reservoir Engineer will work closely with clients year-round—responding to inquiries, preparing high-quality deliverables, and collaborating across departments to support reserves audits, evaluations, and certifications. In today’s environment, there is an increasing need to develop and integrate advanced data analytics tools that enable timely, well-informed decision-making. By combining strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a solid grasp of our workflow methodology, the Reservoir Engineer will have a significant opportunity to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Ryder Scott’s project teams on a daily basis.

This position is based in our downtown Houston office, with the potential to work remotely up to two days per week.

Position Responsibilities Summary Collaborate with colleagues to develop a strong working knowledge of client's assets and operations in both unconventional and conventional plays

Serve as the primary administrator for decline analysis software used in forecasting and economic evaluations, including ARIES, PHDWin, Val Nav, and Combo Curve Apply  technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking to address a wide range of operational and analytical challenges

Drive the adoption of smarter business processes and advanced analytics to generate actionable insights

Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and standardize data workflows through the use of macros, scripts, or other innovative tools

Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and standardize data workflows through the use of macros, scripts, or other innovative tools

Design, implement, and maintain quality control routines to enhance data visibility, accuracy, and integrity

Other job duties as may be assigned

Position Competencies Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in decision-making

Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excels in organization, time management, prioritization, and planning, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines for both self and team Collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong interpersonal communication and teamwork

Rewards and Benefits Competitive compensation and Benefits Package In addition to Base Salary indicated above, Annual Bonus based on individual and Company performance
401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing

Company fully paid health insurance premiums including vision and dental for you and your eligible dependents up to $33,000/year Company fully paid parking/commuting allowance
10 holidays per year + 1 floating holiday
10-15 days vacation to start, depending on experience

Hybrid work from home/office with flexible hours (after two years employment)
Position Qualifications Required Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering5
-10 years of Oil & Gas upstream experience within an operating company.

Sound understanding of classical…