Senior Petroleum Engineer

Position Title: Senior Petroleum Engineer

Job ID:3030330
Location:Bismarck, ND
Salary Range:$7,500 - $10,000
Full/Part Time:Full time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Closing Date: 04/27/2025

• Discover Your Future at DMR:

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and collaboration drive real impact in the oil and gas industry. At the Department of Mineral Resources, you'll work alongside dedicated individuals and engage directly with industry leaders, gain hands-on experience with emerging technology, and build a stable, rewarding career. Be part of something bigger - your future starts here.

Summary of Work:

• The Senior Petroleum Engineer (SPE) reports directly to the Assistant Director of the Oil and Gas Division.
• This position will be expected to carry out the mission of the division by being actively involved in the process of reviewing and approving applications involving stripper well, restimulation well, and secondary and tertiary recovery project tax exemptions.
• The SPE will also be expected to consistently develop and maintain data sets as requested for analysis and other engineering job duties as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Review and approve applications related to oil extraction tax exemptions and reductions, including stripper well and stripper well property exemptions, restimulation well tax reductions, and secondary and tertiary recovery project exemptions
• Handle inquiries and provide guidance to landowners, mineral owners, operators, and governmental agencies on technical topics such as pooling, spacing, commingling, unitization, risk penalties, and tax exemptions
• Review and process engineering and operational requests, including, Temporary Abandonment (TA) requests, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) potential status determinations, vertical completion reviews, additions of perforations recompletions, wellbore commingling
• Prepare risk penalty orders and others as assigned
• Provide backup support for well log and geologic analysis
• Develop, manage, and analyze technical datasets; prepare and present findings to senior leadership as requested
• Offer technical support to management and field operations; collaborate with internal teams on cross-functional projects
• Participate actively in the oil and gas hearing process and support the legislative process as requested
• Contribute to monthly Director's Cut data compilation and presentations
• Lead or assist with advanced engineering tasks and special projects assigned by supervisor
• Mentor and support the development of less experienced engineering staff

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in petroleum engineering, geological engineering, geology or relative engineering discipline
• 8+ years of industry related experience
• Non-engineer candidates will be considered with technical related degrees and relevant experience provided all other qualifications have been met
• Minimal travel to field offices as needed. Valid drivers license is required
• Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Critical for this Role:
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in engineering software, database management and technical computer applications relevant to petroleum engineering. Applications include, but are not limited to Microsoft 365, GIS mapping software, Petra, SQL, Python, Tableau, etc.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem solving ability with a detail-oriented approach to data analysis and regulatory review
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information in clear, understandable formats
• Leadership and Collaboration Skills: Demonstrated leadership, self-motivation and the ability to mentor others; effective team player who collaborates well
• Time Management: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Professional Attributes: Self-disciplined, adaptable, flexible and committed to maintaining a positive attitude in a dynamic work environment

What DMR can offer you:

• Stability
• Consistent work schedule with minimal weekend hours
• 10 paid state holidays
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible work schedule upon approval
• North Dakota offers great outdoor opportunities like fishing, hunting, biking, etc.
• Get away from the big city life, commute times are generally less than 15 minutes.

Application Procedures

Submit an application at?www.nd.gov/careers?by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact?recruiter@nd.gov?or 701.328.8020. For more information or if you need accommodations or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Jeanette Bean, Human Resources Specialist, at jabean@nd.gov or 701.328.7608. Learn more about DMR at www.dmr.nd.gov/.

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