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Overview Ryder Scott Company is seeking a Petroleum/Reservoir Engineer to join our Houston team. You will work as part of our technical staff on a diverse range of domestic and international projects, with opportunities to advance in a collaborative, high‑performance environment. The role is based in downtown Houston with potential to work remotely up to two days per week. Established in 1937, Ryder Scott Company is a leading reservoir evaluation consulting firm offering services in reserves assessments, geoscience and geology studies, field development and EOR design, reservoir simulation, economic analysis, sustainable energy consulting, management advisory, and expert witness testimony. Headquartered in Houston, with offices in Denver and Calgary. Position Responsibilities Collaborate with colleagues to develop a strong working knowledge of client assets and operations in both unconventional and conventional plays Serve as the primary administrator for decline analysis software used in forecasting and economic evaluations (ARIES, PHDWin, ValNav, ComboCurve) 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 macros, scripts, or other innovative tools Design, implement, and maintain quality control routines to enhance data visibility, accuracy, and integrity Other duties as assigned Position Competencies Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in decision-making Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong organization, time management, prioritization, and planning skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly Rewards and Benefits Competitive compensation and benefits package Annual bonus based on individual and company performance 401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing Company-paid health insurance (including vision and dental) for you and eligible dependents Company-paid parking/commuting allowance 10 holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday 10–15 days of vacation to start, depending on experience Hybrid work-from-home/office with flexible hours (after two years of employment) Position Qualifications Required Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering 5–10 years of oil & gas upstream experience within an operating company Strong understanding of classical reservoir engineering, forecasting, reserves estimation and classification, and rock/fluid characterization Working knowledge of geology, geophysics, petrophysics, and reservoir characterization issues Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Spotfire and relational databases Strong communication, presentation, writing, and organizational skills Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement Professional Engineer license in Texas is a plus Preferred Skills Understanding of economics with application to oil and gas developments Knowledge of drilling, completions, and production operations; familiarity with upstream terminology Disclaimers Ryder Scott Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, national origin, or other protected status. Information provided describes the general nature and level of work required and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits listed are highlights and eligibility may apply. Ryder Scott does not accept unsolicited resumes through search firms or staffing agencies; only applications made through our application will be considered. Job classifications: Seniority level – Mid-Senior level; Employment type – Full-time; Job function – Engineering and Information Technology; Industries – Oil and Gas. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ryder Scott Co. L.P.

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