Sr. Reservoir Engineer, Offshore

At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.Job SummaryThe Sr Reservoir Engineer should be a self-starter who is comfortable contributing in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. The role requires demonstrated reservoir engineering experience supporting deepwater field development, infill drilling evaluation, production performance management, reserves assessment and economic analysis.Supporting maturation of drilling opportunities is a major part of the role and requires close collaboration with geoscientists, production engineering, drilling, flow assurance, regulatory and commercial teams to optimize development options while balancing risks and uncertainties within a fit-for-purpose value assurance framework.The Sr Reservoir Engineer will integrate reservoir engineering analysis, simulation, production data, pressure transient analysis, PVT data and economic evaluation to support development planning, portfolio prioritization, depletion strategy, well planning and opportunity progression. The role will document results and develop concise supporting presentations to clearly communicate recommendations to management, partners and regulatory authorities.This role will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work up to two (2) days a week remote.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and evaluate deepwater field development plans, infill drilling opportunities, workovers and stimulation options using integrated reservoir, production, geoscience and economic analysis.Monitor well and reservoir performance versus expectations; identify drivers of variance and recommend actions to protect base production and improve asset value.Build, maintain and calibrate analytical and numerical reservoir models, including material balance, pressure transient analysis, PVT analysis and reservoir simulation.Support pre-drill planning and well delivery by integrating uncertainty, reservoir risk, expected performance, reserves/resource impacts and economic outcomes into recommendations.Partner with geoscience, production engineering, drilling, flow assurance, regulatory, commercial and partners to align technical work with business priorities and execution plans.Support reserves, forecasting and portfolio management activities by tracking performance against booked reserves, documenting changes and framing development options for decision-making.Prepare clear technical documentation and concise presentations that communicate assumptions, risks, recommendations and next steps to management, partners and regulatory authorities.Promote quality data, transparent workflows and fit-for-purpose improvements to reservoir engineering tools, processes and integrated subsurface evaluations.Qualifications/RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering; degree in Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred.Minimum 7 years’ experience in Reservoir Engineering; deepwater Gulf of America experience preferred.Demonstrated experience with field development studies and/or infill drilling evaluations, including uncertainty analysis and economic assessment.Experience with reservoir simulation, network modeling, pressure transient analysis, PVT analysis, production forecasting and reserves evaluation.Demonstrated experience with tNavigator/Eclipse, Kappa/Saphir, PVT/PVTsim, ValNav, MBal, Prosper, Power BI or similar software packages.Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across geoscience, drilling, production, flow assurance, regulatory and commercial functions.Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment is essential.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Desired/Preferred QualificationsBackground or direct experience in Production Engineering, including well performance surveillance, well potential, production constraints, workover/stimulation evaluation and root-cause analysis.Experience with development planning, opportunity maturation, capital planning and portfolio management across producing assets or offshore projects.The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.#LI-HybridPURPOSEWe believe in providing energy that empowers people.MISSION We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.VISION We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.VALUES & BEHAVIORSDo Right AlwaysRespect people, safety, environment and the lawFollow through on commitmentsMake it betterThink Beyond PossibleOffer solutionStep up and leadDon’t settle for “good enough”Embrace new opportunitiesStay With ItShow resilienceLean into challengesSupport each otherConsider the implications_________________________________________________________________________________________________Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law SupplementRequisition ID5245- Posted08/05/2026-United States-Texas-Houston-ENG-