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Working As A Reservoir Engineer

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Interacting With Computers
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

$116,189
Average Salary

What Does A Reservoir Engineer Do At Schlumberger

* Perform history matching of production data parameters including but not limited to: water, oil, gas, reservoir pressure, and flowing bottom hole pressure
* Perform reservoir material balance
* Perform probabilistic and deterministic estimation of recoverable reserves and hydrocarbon in place
* Identification of key development uncertainties and quantification of the likely impact on the
* development
* Identification of well target selection; risk and uncertainties associated with exploration wells
* Perform CAPEX and OPEX calculation
* Evaluate existing field development plans and recovery estimations
* Participates in Field Development Planning activities including working with multidisciplinary team to evaluate field production, reservoir management plans, and production enhancement strategy
* Performs analysis of technical data and studies, including well tests, production performance, PLT, RFT, PVT data; and assist with reservoir modeling and simulation
* Assist Sr.
* Reservoir Engineer to analyse efficiency of Reservoir Pressure Maintenance, EOR and proposes corrections & improvements.
* Ensure that key technical risks and uncertainties are assessed.
* Ensures Proper communication with relevant parties (Client, segments, third parties, etc.)
* Maintains full awareness of reservoir engineering related developments across all product Lines, including R & D centers.
* Maintains an industry watch in reservoir technologies, which could contribute to Schlumberger business and SPM Asset
* Builds and maintains good relationships with third party suppliers of production operations activity in his/her assigned asset
* Participate in dissemination of relevant Reservoir Engineering related information through SLB Knowledge Management Systems.
* Follow training and development program for his/her preparation for future responsibilities.
* Production/Reservoir Engineer Atlas Candidate should have a M
* Sc.
* Engineering with the following;
* Ability to work in multidisciplinary team
* Strong engineering academic background
* Internships experience in oil & gas operator/service provider
* Schlumberger is an equal employment opportunity employer.
* Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
* Schlumberger is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested

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How To Become A Reservoir Engineer

Civil engineers need a bachelor’s degree. They typically need a graduate degree and licensure for promotion to senior positions. Although licensure requirements vary within the United States, civil engineers usually must be licensed in the locations where they provide services directly to the public.

Education

Civil engineers need a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, in one of its specialties, or in civil engineering technology. Programs in civil engineering and civil engineering technology include coursework in math, statistics, engineering mechanics and systems, and fluid dynamics, among other courses, depending on the specialty. Courses include a mix of traditional classroom learning, work in laboratories, and fieldwork.

A degree from a program accredited by the ABET is needed in order to earn the professional engineer (PE) license. In many states, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology also will suffice as an academic requirement for obtaining a license.

About 1 in 4 civil engineers has a master’s degree. Further education after the bachelor’s degree, along with the PE license and previous experience, is helpful in getting a job as a manager. For more information on engineering managers, see the profile on architectural and engineering managers.

Important Qualities

Decisionmaking skills. Civil engineers often balance multiple and frequently conflicting objectives, such as determining the feasibility of plans with regard to financial costs and safety concerns. Urban and regional planners often look to civil engineers for advice on these issues. Civil engineers must be able to make good decisions based on best practices, their own technical knowledge, and their own experience.

Leadership skills. Civil engineers take ultimate responsibility for the projects that they manage or research that they perform. Therefore, they must be able to lead planners, surveyors, construction managers, civil engineering technicians, civil engineering technologists, and others in implementing their project plan.

Math skills. Civil engineers use the principles of calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced topics in mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work.

Organizational skills. Only licensed civil engineers can sign the design documents for infrastructure projects. This requirement makes it imperative that civil engineers be able to monitor and evaluate the work at the jobsite as a project progresses. That way, they can ensure compliance with the design documents. Civil engineers also often manage several projects at the same time, and thus must be able to balance time needs and to effectively allocate resources.

Problem-solving skills. Civil engineers work at the highest level of the planning, design, construction, and operation of multifaceted projects or research. The many variables involved require that they possess the ability to identify and evaluate complex problems. They must be able to then utilize their skill and training to develop cost-effective, safe, and efficient solutions.

Speaking skills. Civil engineers must present reports and plans to audiences of people with a wide range of backgrounds and technical knowledge. This requires the ability to speak clearly and to converse with people in various settings, and to translate engineering and scientific information into easy to understand concepts.

Writing skills. Civil engineers must be able to communicate with others, such as architects, landscape architects, and urban and regional planners. They also must be able to explain projects to elected officials and citizens. This means that civil engineers must be able to write reports that are clear, concise, and understandable to those with little or no technical or scientific background.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

Licensure is not required for entry-level positions as a civil engineer. A Professional Engineering (PE) license, which allows for higher levels of leadership and independence, can be acquired later in one’s career. Licensed engineers are called professional engineers (PEs). A PE can oversee the work of other engineers, approve design plans, sign off on projects, and provide services directly to the public. State licensure generally requires

A degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
Relevant work experience, typically at least 4 years working under a licensed engineer
A passing score on the Professional Engineering (PE) exam

The initial FE exam can be taken after earning a bachelor’s degree. Engineers who pass this exam commonly are called engineers in training (EITs) or engineer interns (EIs). After meeting work experience requirements, EITs and EIs can take the second exam, called the Principles and Practice of Engineering.

Each state issues its own licenses. Most states recognize licensure from other states, as long as the licensing state’s requirements meet or exceed their own licensure requirements. Several states require continuing education for engineers to keep their licenses.

Advancement

Civil engineers with ample experience may move into senior positions, such as project managers or functional managers of design, construction, operation, or maintenance. However, they would first need to obtain the Professional Engineering (PE) license, because only licensed engineers can assume responsibilities for public projects.

After gaining licensure, a professional engineer may seek credentialing that attests to his or her expertise in a civil engineering specialty. Such a credential may be of help for advancement to senior technical or even managerial positions.

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Reservoir Engineer Demographics

Gender

Male
75.4%
Female
16.7%
Unknown
7.9%

Ethnicity

White
59.1%
Asian
17.0%
Hispanic or Latino
12.3%
Unknown
9.0%
Black or African American
2.5%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
32.3%
Arabic
19.4%
French
12.9%
German
9.7%
Dakota
6.5%
Russian
3.2%
Urdu
3.2%
Persian
3.2%
Hindi
3.2%
Bengali
3.2%
Italian
3.2%

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Reservoir Engineer Education

Schools

Texas A&M University
17.5%
University of Houston
8.2%
Colorado School of Mines
7.7%
University of Texas at Austin
6.7%
Stanford University
5.7%
University of Oklahoma
5.7%
Texas Tech University
5.7%
Louisiana State University and A&M College
5.2%
West Virginia University
5.2%
University of Tulsa
4.6%
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
4.1%
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
4.1%
University of Southern California
3.6%
University of Kansas
3.1%
Louisiana Tech University
2.6%
Pennsylvania State University
2.6%
University of Wyoming
2.6%
Missouri University of Science and Technology
2.1%
Prairie View A & M University
1.5%
Oklahoma State University
1.5%

Majors

Petroleum Engineering 61.0%
Chemical Engineering 6.7%
Business 6.4%
Geology 3.7%
Mechanical Engineering 3.4%
Engineering 3.4%
Finance 2.4%
Management 1.8%
Civil Engineering 1.5%
Project Management 1.2%
Computer Science 1.2%
Engineering And Industrial Management 1.2%
Geological Engineering 1.2%
Mining Engineering 0.9%
Electrical Engineering 0.9%
Systems Engineering 0.6%
International Business 0.6%
Legal Research And Advanced Professional Studies 0.6%
Engineering Science 0.6%
Law 0.6%

Degrees

Masters
44.5%
Bachelors
33.7%
Doctorate
13.9%
Other
6.2%
Certificate
1.4%
Associate
0.3%

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Real Reservoir Engineer Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Reservoir Engineering Advisor	Chevron Corporation	Houston, TX	Jan 15, 2015	$270,160
Reservoir Engineer 6	Devon Energy Corporation	Oklahoma City, OK	Aug 20, 2015	$240,000
Manager, Reservoir Engineer	Devon Energy Corp	Oklahoma City, OK	Sep 29, 2015	$230,000
Senior Reservoir Engineer	Venari Resources LLC	Houston, TX	Sep 09, 2015	$229,300 - $255,100
Staff Reservoir Engineer	Broken Hill Proprietary (USA), Inc.	Houston, TX	Mar 25, 2015	$228,112
Staff Reservoir Engineer	Broken Hill Propriety (USA), Inc.	Houston, TX	Jan 12, 2015	$225,239
Reservoir Engineer	Devon Energy Corp	Oklahoma City, OK	Feb 02, 2016	$225,000
Senior Reservoir Engineer	Hunt Oil Company	Dallas, TX	Aug 02, 2016	$215,800 - $225,800
Reservoir Engineer V	SM Energy Company	Denver, CO	Sep 09, 2015	$210,000
Reservoir Engineer V	SM Energy Company	Midland, TX	Sep 09, 2015	$210,000
Staff Reservoir Engineer	Conocophillips Company	Houston, TX	Jul 06, 2016	$203,362 - $220,000
SR. Reservoir Engineer	Unit Petroleum Company	Houston, TX	Oct 21, 2016	$149,300
Staff Reservoir Engineer	Conocophillips Company	Houston, TX	Aug 24, 2016	$149,120 - $223,680
Reservoir Engineer	Shell International Exploration and Production Inc.	New Orleans, LA	Jan 27, 2016	$148,800
Reservoir Engineer	Chevron Corporation	Houston, TX	Apr 01, 2016	$148,500
Reservoir Engineer	Chevron Corporation	Houston, TX	Jan 04, 2016	$148,500
SR. Reservoir Engineer	Hess Corporation	Houston, TX	Sep 05, 2015	$147,800
Senior Petroleum Reservoir Engineer	Degolyer and MacNaughton Corporation	Dallas, TX	Sep 19, 2015	$147,600
Senior Reservoir Engineer	Degolyer and MacNaughton Corporation	Dallas, TX	Sep 19, 2015	$147,600
Reservoir Engineer	Shell Exploration and Production Company	Houston, TX	Aug 20, 2016	$128,500
Reservoir Engineer	BP America Inc.	Houston, TX	Aug 15, 2016	$127,700
Reservoir Engineer	California Resources Corporation	Long Beach, CA	Oct 12, 2015	$127,500
Reservoir Engineer	California Resources Corporation	Long Beach, CA	Apr 25, 2016	$127,500
CO2 Reservoir Engineer	Resolute Energy Corporation	Denver, CO	Nov 14, 2016	$127,046
Senior Reservoir Engineer	Anadarko Petroleum Corporation	The Woodlands, TX	Feb 13, 2015	$127,000
Reservoir Engineer	Shell International Exploration and Production Inc.	Houston, TX	Aug 10, 2015	$127,000

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Top Skills for A Reservoir Engineer

Top Reservoir Engineer Skills

Development Plan
History
Decline Curve Analysis

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Program was used extensively for lease sale evaluation, budget and objectives preparation and in overseas field development planning.
Performed risk analysis/ uncertainties handling, stochastic history matching, forecasting.
Decline curve analysis and enhanced recovery evaluations.
Conducted reservoir characterization, production surveillance-optimization, and reserve estimates of coal bed methane (CBM) assets in northeast WY.
Conducted PVT Analysis for S-7 development.