CareerPlan

Senior Well Engineering Modeling & Simulation Technologist

Houston, USFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develops and advances engineering models, numerical simulations, and optimization workflows for well design, drilling, and well control applications.

Role type

Senior IC well engineering modeling & simulation technologist

Builds

Next-generation well-engineering software capabilities and automated workflows for drilling and production optimization

Domain

Oil & Gas / Well Engineering / Numerical Simulation

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Numerical modeling, Engineering simulation, Applied mathematics, Optimization, Scientific computing, Engineering software development, AI-assisted engineering workflows, Model verification and validation, Well control, Gas migration

Preferred skills

Wellbore mechanics, Tubular design, Well integrity, Machine learning, Generative AI, Agent-based systems, Multiphase flow modeling, Geomechanics, Flow simulation

Technologies

Python, C++, C#, Fortran, MATLAB, Mathematica, StressCheck

Responsibilities

Develop advanced well-engineering models and numerical simulation methods for drilling applications. Translate scientific concepts into tested, maintainable software capabilities. Design and evaluate automated well-design workflows using AI or agent-based methods. Execute technical work for gas migration and well-control modeling. Verify and validate models using engineering calculations and field data. Collaborate with software engineers and product teams to define requirements and resolve technical issues. Document model assumptions, principles, and test results for stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC