Principal, Geothermal Reservoir Engineer

About Us

At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster.

We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.

We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.

The Position

Seequent is a global leader in geothermal subsurface technology, offering a comprehensive suite of tools from geological to flow modelling. The Senior Reservoir Engineer role focuses on supporting go-to-market activities, building industry visibility, and providing technical expertise for our flow simulation solutions.

Working closely with the Segment Director, Energy, and the Technical Domain Expert, Reservoir Engineering, you will operate globally to drive awareness and adoption of Seequent’s flow simulation software. You will mentor colleagues in this domain to support rapid growth in software sales through increased awareness and adoption, support customers in best practice application, and contribute directly to product strategy and roadmap development in collaboration with both customers and technology teams.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop deep expertise in reservoir, wellbore, and surface network simulation using Volsung, and support customers with applying modelling tools in industry and research, including transferring models into Volsung.
• Share industry best practices to upskill Seequent staff, support product development, and strengthen Seequent’s reputation within the industry.
• Build training modules, deliver how-to webinars, and provide specialist training to enhance understanding of flow simulation value and support high-quality product demonstrations of Volsung software.
• Evolve how flow simulation and its outputs are delivered to the geothermal industry by identifying changing market needs. Promote the value of an integrated approach to geothermal resource assessment by integrating Seequent’s wider technology suite (Leapfrog, Oasis Montaj, Central, Imago etc.) with reservoir simulation.
• Collaborate with marketing, engage with industry bodies, and present at relevant events to strengthen messaging and increase visibility of Seequent’s solutions.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• 10 years of experience in Geothermal reservoir engineering / modelling
• A master’s degree or higher in geoscience, engineering, mathematics, physics or related discipline
• Experience writing journal/conference papers and presenting work in public forums (e.g. Conferences).
• Experience with Volsung is advantageous, as is familiarity with TOUGH or Eclipse.
• A proven ability to mentor and provide training in an internal and external settings.
• Multiple languages are advantageous.
• The ability to deal with ambiguity and a changing environment, as well as a rapid work pace.
• A collaborative mindset. Focusing on the market, product fit and sales, you will work across the entire Seequent team: Product Strategy, key sector stakeholders, Development and other external parties including business partners.
• Must possess the ability to be persistent, patient, innovative, and work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.

Additional Information

This role can be based in one of our offices across North America or Europe, including Calgary, Denver, Houston, Vancouver, Delft, or Reading, and requires domestic and international travel for client visits, events, and engagement with internal teams or workshops.

As a global position, some work outside standard business hours may be required to engage with internal or external groups across different time zones.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Seequent, we champion the uniqueness of each individual. Our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility is fundamental to who we are. If you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We are here to ensure a fair opportunity for all.

Research underscores that some individuals, especially women and underrepresented groups, may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet every requirement. Please don't count yourself out if you don’t tick every box. We are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage individuals of all background and abilities to apply. Thank you for considering us as your potential employer; we're excited to see what you can bring to our team!

Benefits of being a Seequenteer and why you’ll love being on our team.

Our people – Working at Seequent means becoming part of a community of collaborative innovators with insatiable curiosity and a passion to make a difference. Seequenteers are experts at what they do, visionaries with bold ideas for the future, and driven by a desire to make meaningful change.

Our culture – At Seequent you’ll be encouraged to Find a Better Way, Think Customer, Collaborate Enthusiastically, Exceed Expectations and Take Ownership, no matter what role you’re in. Our values define a culture of open mindedness, connected teams despite geographical distance, transparent communication, and leadership at any level, where everyone is welcome as their authentic self.

Our offices – Seequent operates from offices all over the world; as part of the Bentley Systems family. Our office hubs are fueled by barista-crafted coffee, games, table tennis, Lego, online trivia battles, and regular office team events. We like to celebrate our wins with cake too, lots of cake.

Benefits – Competitive salary, flexible working, a paid day each year to volunteer, an employee share purchase plan in most locations, rewards & recognition program, continuous learning and career growth opportunities, internal engagement events, culture & wellbeing program, personal support resources. Additional benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in.

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