Reservoir Engineer

CSI Recruiting is seeking a high-energy, entrepreneurial Reservoir Engineer to join a growing technical team in Fort Worth, Texas. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role with a fast-moving, publicly traded upstream company focused on developing premier unconventional assets in the Midland Basin. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical reservoir engineering expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-accountability environment. This individual will work closely with executive leadership, operations, geology, and finance teams to help drive development strategy, optimize asset performance, and support the company’s continued growth. Requirements RESPONSIBILITIES Perform reservoir engineering analysis for operated unconventional oil & gas assets, including production forecasting, decline curve analysis, reserves evaluations, and economic modeling. Support development planning and optimization efforts across drilling, completions, and production operations. Assist with budgeting, long-range planning, A&D evaluations, and strategic development initiatives. Monitor well performance and identify opportunities to improve production, recovery, and capital efficiency. Prepare reserve estimates and supporting materials for internal management, bank presentations, and third-party reserve engineers. Work closely with geoscience and operations teams to evaluate spacing, landing zones, completion designs, and field development strategies. Analyze production trends, pressure data, and operational results to support technical and business decisions. Participate in corporate presentations, technical discussions, and strategic planning efforts with senior leadership. Help maintain and improve engineering workflows, databases, and forecasting tools. Stay current on industry trends, unconventional reservoir practices, and emerging technologies. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline. Minimum 10+ years of reservoir engineering experience within the upstream oil & gas industry. Strong experience with unconventional shale assets, ideally within the Permian Basin. Proficiency with industry software such as ARIES, PHDWin, ComboCurve, or similar engineering applications. Strong understanding of reserves, economics, forecasting, and development planning. Experience working in a fast-paced operating environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and executive teams. Self-starter mentality with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Public company experience is a plus. WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY? High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership. Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growth-oriented organization. Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a strong technical team. Competitive compensation package including bonus and long-term incentive potential. Excellent opportunity for a motivated reservoir engineer seeking both technical and career growth.