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Reservoir Engineer jobs — apply across leading energy employers
Reservoir Engineers model subsurface formations to maximise hydrocarbon recovery — simulation, material balance, decline-curve analysis, and field development planning.
Median Salary
$155k
$112k – $220k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
4.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+8%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for reservoir engineers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 8% year-on-year increase in Reservoir Engineer mandates, driven by global upstream investment, LNG buildouts, offshore reactivation, and refining capacity expansions across the Middle East, North America, and Asia.
Compensation
Reservoir Engineer compensation typically falls between $112k and $220k, with experienced reservoir engs in the global energy market commanding $220k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career trajectory
Reservoir Engineers typically progress to Petroleum Engineer, Production Engineer roles, or into asset manager, subsurface lead, and head of operations tracks at operators and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.
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Reservoir Engineer jobs by city
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Houston
9.2K openings · United States
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Dallas
6.8K openings · United States
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Midland
7.0K openings · United States
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Denver
5.7K openings · United States
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
5.3K openings · United States
Reservoir Engineer jobs in New Orleans
5.5K openings · United States
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
5.3K openings · United States
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Calgary
8.1K openings · Canada
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Edmonton
6.4K openings · Canada
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
5.7K openings · Canada
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
8.4K openings · United Kingdom
Reservoir Engineer jobs in London
6.2K openings · United Kingdom
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Manchester
5.1K openings · United Kingdom
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Oslo
7.0K openings · Norway
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Stavanger
7.7K openings · Norway
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Bergen
5.3K openings · Norway
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
6.8K openings · Netherlands
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
5.7K openings · Netherlands
Reservoir Engineer jobs in The Hague
5.3K openings · Netherlands
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Hamburg
6.2K openings · Germany
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Munich
5.7K openings · Germany
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Berlin
5.7K openings · Germany
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
5.7K openings · Germany
Reservoir Engineer jobs in Paris
6.6K openings · France
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Reservoir Engineer in the global energy market is around $155k, typically ranging from $112k to $220k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.
