Non-Op Reservoir Engineer

Position Summary

The Non-Operated Reservoir Engineer is a technical based, individual contributor role, focused on basin wide Unconventional Bakken subsurface evaluations and asset management. This position is located in Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.


Essential Job Functions

• Conduct continuous integrated evaluation of geologic, engineering, and production data to support AFE Evaluation, ensure forecast reliability, and deliver strong economic outcomes.
• Develop and maintain type curves; forecast well performance, production, and reserves to support planning, budgeting, and accrual processes.
• Evaluate economics of drilling, leasing, and capital investment decisions, including lookbacks to assess capital efficiency and improve future performance.
• Support acquisition and divestiture (A&D) efforts through technical evaluations, due diligence, valuations, and participation in opportunity assessment.
• Apply data analytics, large dataset management, and machine learning techniques to enhance evaluation quality and decision-making speed.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and share best practices and innovative workflows with Asset Management, Business Development, and the broader organization.
• Complete monthly forecast update as well as Production, Expense, and Capital Accruals.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Selected candidates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• E&P Operator experience
• 3 years of functioning in a Reservoir/Planning/Development/ or Asset Engineering capacity
• Python or SQL Experience
• Good analytical skills with a coachable mindset
• Experienced with common reservoir engineering workflows
• Strong team building skills and ability to communicate effectively across all functions in the organization
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years Industry experience
• A&D experience
• Experienced with Aries
• Williston Basin experience
• Advanced Spotfire User

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.