Jr. Reservoir Simulation Engineer

Projeo Corporation (www.projeo.com) is advancing safe, affordable subsurface solutions for the energy transition with a focus on CO₂ storage, Geothermal, Hydrogen Storage, Critical Mineral Development, Oil and Gas, Gas Storage, and EOR projects. Projeo provides geoscience and reservoir engineering technical expertise, experienced operational and field supervision services, and integrated project management for low-carbon energy projects - CO₂ storage, geothermal, hydrogen storage and critical minerals. Projeo has a history of government-funded project leadership, and a growing client list that allows us to play an integral, hands-on role in a wide variety of subsurface projects advancing the energy transition. Projeo’s expertise has driven multiple leading-edge projects, including the first active EPA UIC Class VI CO2 injection well dating back to 2011. Projeo was acquired by GTI International, a holding company and wholly owned subsidiary of GTI Energy, in January 2022.

The Jr. Reservoir Simulation Engineer will support project work and technology development focused on subsurface understanding. They will work across multiple fields, utilizing knowledge of Geology, Geophysics, Geomechanics, and Petrophysics to model rock properties and evaluate reservoir dynamics. The role will focus primarily on CO2 storage, with involvement in Geothermal and other energy transition sectors. Key tasks include testing and optimizing underground areas for CO2 storage through computational modeling and reservoir engineering workflows. The engineer will collaborate with geologists, engineers, and operations teams to develop and improve dynamic reservoir simulation workflows and tools.

• Work with reservoir modelers (internal and external) and geoscientists to refine and iterate between reservoir/geologic models and dynamic simulations to forecast reservoir performance to inform field development and production/injection optimization.
• Conduct and incorporate a variety of reservoir complexities and concepts into simulations (i.e., heterogeneities, geomechanics, thermodynamics, geochemistry, structure, etc.) to better describe reservoir behavior and fluid flow.
• Incorporate structural geology and its influences related to flow barriers in dynamic simulations.
• Perform sensitivity, uncertainty, and risk analysis as it relates to reservoir exploitation in CCS, Geothermal, Gas Storage, H2 Storage, Energy Storage, and other energy transition projects. Provide recommendations and contribute to management of risks associated with computational modeling.
• Assist in the development of data collection plans to address reservoir characterization and incorporate results into models and simulations.
• Assist in the development of data collection plans to address subsurface site monitoring needs and incorporate monitoring results into history matched models and simulation updates.
• Present and communicate results of technical work to clients, regulators, peers, and at industry events verbally and through written technical reports and presentations.
• Perform reservoir simulation work in compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Assist in development of open-source workflows to optimize computational modeling.
• Assist with operational and subsurface technical projects as needed.
• Assist in design of workflows and processes and adhere to same to assure quality work output.
• Load data, file editing, data transfers, and custodianship.
• Complete safety training as needed and adhere to Projeo’s corporate values.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Value HSE – Demonstrate absolute dedication to the protection of Health, Safety, and the Environment.
• Value Relationships and Diversity – Be willing to honor relationships through shared values with our clients, communities, employees, and partners while embracing the value of diversity, and our individual and corporate responsibility for fostering an equitable and inclusive environment.
• Value Stewardship – Be committed to disciplined stewardship of resources.
• Value Quality – Focus on quality and execution to do the job right the first time. Promote standards & develop procedures to improve quality.
• Ethical Conduct – Demonstrate a strong ethical grounding towards transparent and appropriate conduct in their work but also a willingness and ability to guide others towards the same end.
• Energy Transition Focused – Excited about energy transition projects and willing to contribute to the development of energy transition projects.
• Performance Focus – The candidate is a self-starter who can proactively manage their time and complete assigned tasks.
• Problem-Solving and Continuous Improvement – The candidate must be able to demonstrate a practical and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. The candidate should promote improvements in the process and workflow for the company.
• Organization – Well organized in order to plan work schedules and meetings for technical, operations, and contract personnel.
• Oral Communication – The candidate must have advanced oral communication skills to effectively interact with peer groups, clients, and management and practice active listening.
• Written Communication – The candidate will have strong technical reporting and writing skills as demonstrated through published or internal clear and concise technical reports.
• Service Focused – Establish relationships of openness and trust with peers and customers. Customer oriented and values active communication to meet internal and external stakeholder expectations. Can directly address customer dissatisfaction in a professional manner towards with outcome driven actions.
• Numerical Simulation and Computational Modeling Fundamentals – Candidate will understand the underlying principles in numerical simulation and computational modeling.
• Understanding Inputs Influence – The candidate will have a theoretical understanding of the importance of simulation inputs and assumptions such as boundary conditions, relative permeability, capillary conditions, thermal impacts, rock types, conceptual modes, fluid/rock compressibility assumptions, mineralization, geochemical reactions, geomechanics, etc. and some understanding of their practical impact.
• Simulation Approach – The candidate will understand the concept “right sized” or fit for purpose modeling and simulation work and the need to make assumptions in sparse data environments and the importance of communicating risks associated with such assumptions through probabilistic outputs and sensitivity/uncertainty testing.
• Economic Modeling – Ability to perform basic economic modeling using reservoir simulation results or desire to learn.
• Software - Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Work/PowerPoint) with experience in structured writing. Additional proficiency is desired in some of the following, which can increase over time:
• Programming and command line interfaces (i.e., Python, C/C , Jupyter, Paraview).
• Commercial Simulation Software - Petrel RE/Eclipse, INTERSECT, CMG, tNavigator, MATLAB, etc.
• Open-Source Simulation Software - GEOSX, STOMP, TOUGH, MRST, OPM, NRAP, EASITool, CCSI, PFLOWTRAN
• Other Reservoir Engineering Tools – SAPHIR (or other pressure transient software), PROSPER (or other Nodal Analysis Software)
• Tools Development – Candidate will demonstrate willingness to adapt and adopt open-source libraries and create scripts/processes to perform simulation of subsurface models and presentation & analysis of simulation results efficiently and easily. This workflow will be heavily influenced by regulations for CCS projects, e.g., Area of Review delineation. Reservoir Simulation Engineer will create workflows/tools to satisfy the aim of testing different real-world or experimental underground CO2 Storage scenarios.

Relationships

Supervisor: Reservoir Engineering Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

• Engineering master’s degree from an accredited University or College
• PhD is preferred.
• Experience managing/writing simulation code interface is highly desirable.
• 0-5 years of compositional reservoir simulation experience in the energy industry or comparable experience in a related industry (environmental, government, geothermal, mining, etc.).
• Preference will be given to candidates with simulation experience on carbon storage projects (in academia or industry).

Physical Requirements

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Work authorization for the United States.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel for business to office locations and to professional conferences.
• Some travel will be required (up to 10-20%).

The Jr. Reservoir Simulation Engineer position will be Grades G08-G12, with an annual salary range of $90,000 - $115,000 and a target performance incentive of up to 3-7% of annual salary. This salary range is Projeo’s good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, Projeo’s business or organizational needs and an individual’s relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the annual salary, grade level ranges, and Target Performance Incentive ranges. The range listed is just one component of Projeo’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include paid time off, career advancement and region-specific benefits.

Relocation is not required for this position. Should relocation to a Projeo facility be agreed upon, Projeo offers relocation assistance for qualified candidates. More detailed information is provided at the time of an employment offer.

You must have legal authorization to work for Projeo on your date of hire with no further action required by Projeo Corporation.

Projeo is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.  If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at careers@projeo.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for Projeo on your date of hire with no further action required by Projeo. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Salary : $90,000 - $115,000