• Work on energy engineering projects from prospect generation through development resulting in economic discoveries and development across both conventional and unconventional resource plays.
• Utilize broad reservoir experience and engineering methods to analyze data and integrate into the team’s understanding to inform decision making and appropriate reservoir management.
• Conduct reservoir engineering analysis and characterization to produce an integrated subsurface interpretation supporting asset development and acquisition decisions.
• Collaborate with geology, drilling, completions, and facilities to optimize well design and maximize value.
• Evaluate economic models and profitability of asset development, A&D, and annual planning.
• Drive initial flowback strategy and well surveillance to drive performance evaluation and ensure maximum productivity is achieved. Manage asset wedge performance through production forecasting and economic evaluation.
• Conduct post-well lookbacks in conjunction with cross-functional teams to interrogate well performance and capture learnings for implementation in future asset development.
• Develop/coordinate and integrate in-house and third-party studies; reservoir simulation, multivariate analysis, offset pressure monitoring/interference testing, rock and fluid analysis, into comprehensive subsurface understanding and reservoir characterization.
• Assist in tool development with data engineering team (well KPI dashboard, flowback monitoring, parent/child/depletion screening, competitor surveillance).
• Support year end reserve analysis efforts and convey technical findings through oral presentations and written reports.

Technical Environment:

• Multi-disciplinary reservoir characterization of unconventional reservoirs; oil and gas field development planning, reservoir management, and production forecasting;
• Hydrocarbon resource evaluation and reporting according to corporate and regulatory standards;
• Petroleum economic evaluation, risk analysis and decision modeling; advanced working knowledge of upstream oil industry software (Whitson, ComboCurve, Eclipse, Enverus, or related);
• Experience with communicating and working with senior leadership;
• Well inventory and hydraulic fracturing design and planning; advanced knowledge of hydrocarbon fluid properties analysis; competitor activity monitoring and evaluation.

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field plus 15 years of experience exploring for and developing oil and gas assets in a variety of North American tight and unconventional plays required. (Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field plus 18 years of progressive experience exploring for and developing oil and gas assets in a variety of North American tight and unconventional plays also acceptable).
• Required/Specific Skills: Multi-disciplinary reservoir characterization of unconventional reservoirs;
• Oil and gas field development planning, reservoir management, and production forecasting; Hydrocarbon resource evaluation and reporting according to corporate and regulatory standards;
• Petroleum economic evaluation, risk analysis and decision modeling; advanced working knowledge of upstream oil industry software (Whitson, ComboCurve, Eclipse, Enverus, or related);
• Experience with communicating and working with senior leadership;
• Well inventory and hydraulic fracturing design and planning; advanced knowledge of hydrocarbon fluid properties analysis; competitor activity monitoring and evaluation.

Why Join Anschutz Exploration?

At Anschutz Exploration, we’re driven by a shared commitment to company success over individual wins. We aim high, simplify where it counts, and focus on what matters — all while embracing transparency and continuous learning. If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative, improvement-focused environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Benefits and Anticipated Compensation

This role is eligible for both short- and long-term incentive opportunities. AEC offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid life and disability insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and wellness support.

The starting rate for this position is expected to be between $214,427 to $260,000, based on experience, qualifications, and internal pay alignment. Final compensation may vary from this range depending on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s education, skills, prior experience, and evolving market conditions. This range represents Anschutz Exploration's good-faith estimate of the pay for this role at the time of posting.

Application Deadline

We anticipate starting to review applications after November 1, 2026 but applications will be accepted until finalists are identified.

Anschutz Exploration Corporation (AEC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.