Reservoir Engineer - Field Development
Posted date [2026-05-18]
(ID: 45402)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Reservoir Engineer - Field DevelopmentJob Snapshot
Role: Reservoir Engineer - Field Development
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Reservoir Engineer - Field Development in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an experienced subsurface professional who can review field development plans, assess reservoir studies, validate static and dynamic models, and provide technical guidance on reservoir modeling and simulation. This role supports ADNOC Group by ensuring reservoir engineering studies, software applications, development strategies, and analytical recommendations align with technical standards, reservoir management guidelines, and long-term hydrocarbon value optimization.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Salary: 40000-60000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and conduct reviews of field development plans, reservoir studies, static models, dynamic models, and reservoir simulation work.
* Monitor field development plan studies to ensure technical quality, analytical rigor, and compliance with ADNOC standards and guidelines.
* Liaise with Group Companies to review existing development plans, reservoir models, data gathering programs, and technical study outcomes.
* Provide technical advice on reservoir modeling, simulation workflows, analytical studies, and field development optimization.
* Support implementation of ADNOC technical standards and best practices across Group Companies to improve efficiency, consistency, and value creation.
* Participate in testing and evaluation of commercial reservoir simulators, reservoir software, analytical tools, and related pre-processing and post-processing systems.
* Recommend cost-effective technical software and tools that meet ADNOC requirements for reservoir studies and modeling.
* Provide hands-on support for reservoir modeling, simulation, development planning studies, and subsurface technical projects.
* Review reservoir study reports and recommend actions to improve field development plans, reservoir management, and study quality.
* Represent ADNOC in technical discussions with Group Companies, stakeholders, consultants, service companies, and technology providers.
* Advise on current and future reservoir modeling, reservoir management activities, advanced technologies, and research opportunities for Abu Dhabi reservoirs.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated reservoir engineering, geology, geophysics, and subsurface study approaches.
* Support development of knowledge standards, competency frameworks, resource allocation strategies, and technical training programs for upstream specialists.
* Contribute to MIS reports, progress updates, budget inputs, performance objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Comply with HSE policies, sustainability guidelines, ADNOC Code of Practices, and approved technical procedures.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Reservoir Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
* Master’s degree in Reservoir Engineering or a related subsurface discipline will be preferred.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in subsurface reservoir engineering.
* Strong functional understanding of geology, geophysics, reservoir characterization, fluid characterization, reservoir performance, and development planning.
* Skilled in applying classical reservoir engineering analytical methods.
* Practical knowledge of reservoir engineering software such as Eclipse and VIP.
* Experience with modeling tools such as Petrel and RMS.
* Familiarity with PVT software and integrated production management tools such as MBAL and Prosper.
* Capable of performing basic simulation modeling and applying advanced reservoir modeling techniques.
* Experience using multiple modeling tools for reservoir analysis and field development evaluation.
* Confident communication and presentation skills for internal and external technical meetings.
* Self-motivated professional with initiative, strong problem-solving ability, and confidence in handling challenging technical deadlines.
* Able to coach others on reservoir engineering tools, modeling workflows, and analytical applications.
Skills Set
* Reservoir engineering
* Field development planning
* Reservoir studies
* Static model review
* Dynamic model review
* Reservoir simulation
* Reservoir modeling
* Classical reservoir analysis
* Subsurface studies
* Reservoir characterization
* Fluid characterization
* Development plan optimization
* Data gathering programs
* Reservoir management guidelines
* Eclipse
* VIP
* Petrel
* RMS
* PVT software
* MBAL
* Prosper
* Advanced modeling techniques
* Software evaluation
* Technical reporting
* Multidisciplinary integration
* Competency development
Why Join Us
* Work with ADNOC Group on strategic reservoir engineering and field development planning activities in Abu Dhabi.
* Contribute to high-value upstream studies that support hydrocarbon reserves management, reservoir performance, and long-term field optimization.
* Apply specialist expertise in reservoir simulation, modeling tools, software evaluation, and integrated subsurface analysis.
* Collaborate with Group Companies, upstream functions, consultants, contractors, service companies, and technical stakeholders.
* Strengthen your career in a senior Oil and Energy role linked to reservoir technology, development planning, and Abu Dhabi’s strategic energy sector.
* Support responsible resource development, technical excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable value creation across ADNOC’s upstream portfolio.
About the Company
ADNOC Group was founded in 1971 and is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. The company operates fully integrated businesses across the energy value chain, supporting responsible energy supply, lower-carbon operations, clean energy investment, and decarbonization technologies. ADNOC is advancing its net zero by 2045 ambition and its commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030 while continuing to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a reliable global energy hub.
