Senior Reservoir Engineer

Location and Employment Type

Location: Calgary or Edmonton, AB Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent Salary Range: T4, Level 6 $130,500 - $153,000. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

The Opportunity

The Opportunity Are you an experienced Reservoir Engineer looking to apply your expertise to some of Alberta's most complex subsurface challenges? The Alberta Geological Survey (AGS), part of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our Applied Geoscience team. In this role, you\'ll collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and seismologists to evaluate oil and gas reservoirs, support subsurface resource assessments, and contribute to emerging initiatives such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). You\'ll apply advanced reservoir engineering, modelling, and simulation techniques to support reservoir characterization, assess subsurface conditions, and help address complex technical challenges, including investigations related to induced seismicity. As a senior member of the team, you\'ll also provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to colleagues across the organization, contributing to technical excellence and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to broaden your expertise and develop your technical authority in a unique regulatory and geoscientific environment while contributing to work that supports responsible energy development for Albertans. You\'ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, while working on technically challenging projects with province-wide impact.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Perform in an advanced technical role conducting strategic subsurface work designed to support geoscientific-subsurface engineering issues facing Alberta, which is guided by the AGS operational plan.
• Provide engineering advice, guidance, and leadership on large multi-disciplinary projects which may span outside of immediate job area to support both short-term and long-term Branch or Division level decision making.
• Accountable for delivering results through publication of technical reports, maps, digital information, and peer-reviewed literature.
• Prepare findings for internal and external audiences including non-AER stakeholders, as well as Teams, Branches, and Divisions within AER.
• Actively manage data acquired or produced during AGS project work.
• Works to ensure data and information is stored and described according to best-practice standards for re-use and is handled and protected after project is complete.
• Provides reservoir engineering support and geological pore space management expertise to other branches in the AER through participation in AER projects or upon request.
• Reservoir simulation and analytical modelling techniques to evaluate subsurface fluid flow, pressure behaviour, injectivity and long-term performance of reservoirs under production, disposal or storage scenarios.
• Mentor engineers in addressing complex, poorly defined reservoir engineering challenges.

What we’re looking for in you

• Bachelor of Engineering degree along with 10+ years of progressive related experience in reservoir engineering or related oil and gas discipline; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with APEGA, or eligible for registration.
• Experience supporting Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) initiatives, with knowledge of Alberta\'s subsurface regulatory and technical environment.
• Strong experience in reservoir engineering fundamentals, including reservoir simulation, reserve/resource characterization and application to injection processes, pressure management, and subsurface storage systems (CCUS and disposal)
• Knowledge of geological pore space issues as it relates to subsurface fluid flow (i.e. disposal, brine hosted minerals, and geothermal) in Alberta is an asset.
• Ability to support Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) plans and evaluating produced fluids or acid gas disposal, including injectivity, compatibility and pressure transient analysis, would be an asset.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled approaches for analyzing large subsurface datasets, improving data integration, or supporting reservoir characterization and decision-making is an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical issues and support risk-informed decisions in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application. Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified. If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email PeopleServices@aer.ca. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you

• Opportunity to make a difference and be part of a performance driven team that is responsible for the efficient, safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of Alberta’s energy and mineral resources.
• The ability to leverage your expertise and critical thinking skills to contribute in wide-ranging, challenging, and complex work.
• Robust total reward packages including; a competitive compensation program, defined benefit pension plan(s), flexible benefits, and wellness programs.
• Flexible work options and hours, aligned with organizational policies.
• More information about working at the AER\’s including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Our Commitment to Diversity: At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: August 16, 2026 at midnight. Make a difference. Be in great company. At the AER, a career goes beyond the paycheck. It’s an opportunity to follow your passion, apply your skills and make a meaningful difference in service of Albertans. We offer a competitive total rewards package, along with hybrid work and flexible work hours for eligible positions so you can thrive both personally and professionally. As the province’s sole regulator of oil, oil sands, natural gas, geothermal, minerals, and coal resource development, the AER’s responsibilities are notably diverse. It makes sense that our workforce is too. From scientists and field inspectors to regulatory analysts and engagement specialists, we seek talented people with strong technical and interpersonal skills, who share our commitment for doing what’s right. Does this sound like you? Apply today and join us in shaping Alberta’s resource future.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of background or identity of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.We strive to create a community where people are treated fairly, feel connected to each other, and can bring their authentic selves to the office every day. Need Assistance? If you require accommodation during the interview process, contact us at PeopleServices@aer.ca. We will handle your request as confidentially as possible. For additional information, refer to the FAQs available here. If you\'re having trouble logging into the application tool, use the ‘Forgot Password’ button on the Sign-In page to reset your password. For other technical issues with submitting your application, contact us at PeopleServices@aer.ca.

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