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Job Summary
Battelle’s Energy & Resilience Division is currently seeking a Reservoir Engineer (Entry-Level). This position is located in Columbus, OH.
As a Reservoir Engineer, the selected individual will work collaboratively to provide computational modeling and data analysis under the guidance of more senior geoscientists and engineers. The individual will support Battelle’s field demonstration and research projects dealing with CO2 geologic sequestration (CCS), hydrogen storage, and other low carbon technology programs. Responsibilities cover a large range of functions critical for this position including:
- Perform reservoir engineering analyses and modeling of fluid injection into saline aquifers and hydrocarbon fields.
- Perform reservoir engineering analyses and modeling of fluid injection into saline aquifers and hydrocarbon fields with applied reservoir engineering and modeling tools.
- Use advanced subsurface modeling workflows such as geomechanical and geochemical processes.
- Application of advanced numerical simulation techniques for predictive and optimization workflows.
- Identify data gaps and guiding recommendations on field data acquisition programs.
- Provide inputs to optimize storage site design and performance, including injection, and monitoring network configuration.
- Interact with clients, in both scientific and financial discussions relating to energy production and use. Provide technical expertise for a variety of petroleum geosciences and petroleum engineering applications.
- Provide inputs to Class VI injection permit applications and identifying project Area of Review.
- Support preparation of proposals for geologic characterization, design, construction, and operation for CCS facilities.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Strong background in computational subsurface flow and transport modeling (using codes such as IMEX/GEM, ECLIPSE, TOUGH2) and reservoir engineering fundamentals with demonstrated understanding of multiphase fluid dynamics in the subsurface.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to represent Battelle or its clients at conferences or public forums.
- Ability to make technically and economically sound recommendations with incomplete information essential.
- Collaborate with others in overall technical work.
- Self-motivated, organized, and exhibits leadership
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related discipline and minimum 2 years of experience in Reservoir Engineering in the Oil & Gas Industry (field development) or CO2 storage and utilization (onsite subsurface) programs or master’s degree in related field.
- Direct experience with computational subsurface flow and transport modeling specific to CCUS and subsurface storage applications.
- Experience working on Department of Energy funded initiatives.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
- Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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