Job Description

Qatar

📌 Summary

QatarEnergy is actively seeking a highly skilled Principal Reservoir Engineer to lead integrated reservoir studies, optimize field development strategies, and support simulation modelling of large, mature oil fields—particularly in carbonate reservoirs. Based in Doha, Qatar, this is a senior-level opportunity for experienced reservoir engineers with a strong background in numerical simulation, surveillance, reserves evaluation, and field development planning. Join QatarEnergy, a global leader in oil, gas, and LNG, and contribute to impactful energy solutions in the Middle East.

📊 Job Details at a Glance

🎯 Key Responsibilities

As a Principal Reservoir Engineer at QatarEnergy, you will:

• Lead integrated reservoir studies to support optimal field development strategies.
• Conduct numerical reservoir simulation modeling (black-oil & compositional) for mature and developing assets.
• Perform reservoir/well performance analysis, history matching, and prediction modeling.
• Analyze transient well test and material balance data.
• Guide the creation of infill and workover well programs based on simulation outcomes.
• Evaluate reserves and resources using SPE PRMS or SEC standards.
• Support field surveillance programs, monitor performance, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Mentor and coach junior reservoir engineers and technical team members.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of third-party reservoir studies.
• Identify and manage key reservoir risks and uncertainties with mitigation strategies.

🛠️ Required Skills & Experience

Ideal candidates should demonstrate:

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in reservoir engineering in the oil and gas industry.
• Proven expertise in reservoir surveillance, performance optimization, and simulation of large oil fields.
• Extensive knowledge of carbonate reservoirs and mature fields under waterflood.
• Proficiency in simulation tools like Eclipse (100/300), Petrel RE, and material balance modeling using MBAL.
• Experience with fluid property modeling tools such as PVTi and PVTSim.
• Strong analytical, team collaboration, and communication skills.
• Track record of mentoring junior engineers and working in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

🎓 Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a related engineering discipline (Required).
• Master’s Degree is desirable, especially with a focus on reservoir or petroleum engineering.

🔧 Preferred Software Knowledge

• Eclipse 100/300, Petrel RE
• PVTi, PVTSim, MBAL
• OFM, Saphir, MEPO
• Petroleum Experts Suite (PVTp, GAP)
• Geo2Flow, Echelon
• Unix OS, PROSPER

🌟 Desirable Expertise

• Experience with Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): CO₂ WAG, gas reinjection.
• Knowledge of gas condensate reservoirs, gas recycling, and gas field development.
• Familiarity with uncertainty analysis, risk assessment, and wellbore dynamics.

📥 Apply Now

Join QatarEnergy—a powerhouse in global energy—and shape the future of oil & gas development in one of the world’s most dynamic environments.

👉 Apply Now on the Official QatarEnergy Careers Page