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Senior Reservoir Engineer

@ TAQA Group

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

TAQA Group is hiring a Senior Reservoir Engineer for its TAQA North Calgary office to drive appraisal and development projects within a multi-disciplinary asset team. The role covers depletion strategy, reservoir modelling, reserve evaluation and enhanced recovery projects, with occasional field travel. The posting states full-time employment, a P.Eng. designation required, and 10+ years of oil and gas experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop optimal depletion strategies for assigned areas
  • Integrate geological, geophysical and engineering data
  • Perform type curve and well test analysis
  • Construct reservoir models with geoscience staff
  • Complete annual reserve evaluation of producing wells and pools

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's in Engineering with 10+ years in oil and gas
  • P.Eng. with APEGA required
  • Experience with Harmony, WellTest, AccuMap, ValNav, WellView, Petrel/Eclipse/Intersect
  • Experience with AER regulatory applications
  • Experience with external stakeholder negotiations

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Employer posting date
2026-11-01
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2026-11-14
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2026-11-14

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience10+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsP.Eng. (APEGA)
Background checkscriminal record
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyEngineering
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Wellness

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Job description
Are you interested in being part of a company that believes in the pursuit of excellence, conducting work in a safe and sustainable manner and being courageous and creative in everything we do? When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as challenging and enjoyable. With field operations in Alberta, we deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.

TAQA North is currently searching for a Senior Reservoir Engineer. Reporting to the Asset Manager, the successful candidate will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary asset team, driving value generation through the identification, characterization, planning and execution of appraisal and development projects. The role will require the successful candidate to provide Reservoir Engineering expertise and support as needed to the Southeast Asset Team.

You will conduct fundamental reservoir performance assessments for assigned properties. Working with multi-disciplinary teams, you will define key reservoir properties and develop and implement long-term depletion strategies with the goal of maximizing asset value. The successful candidate will work closely with geologists and completions experts to help define optimal completion designs to maximize productivity and recovery.

This position is based out of the Calgary office located downtown.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing optimal depletion strategies for assigned areas
  • Together with the team, integrating geological, geophysical, and engineering data across a broad scope of conventional and unconventional reservoirs
  • Performing type curve and well test analysis on prospective reservoirs
  • Constructing reservoir models as required in conjunction with geoscience staff to quantify resource in place, assess performance, and identify opportunities
  • Applying reservoir engineering knowledge, including rate and pressure transient analysis, reservoir modelling, volumetrics, material balance, waterflood/EOR analysis and other related interpretation techniques
  • In conjunction with other disciplines, determining optimal well design and well density
  • Completing the annual reserve evaluation of existing producing wells/pools
  • Assessing the potential, making recommendations, and executing on enhanced recovery projects
  • Additional engineering accountabilities:
    • Supporting prioritized business development valuations and commercial initiatives
    • Assisting Joint Venture and Mineral Land staff with the assessment of non-operated assets
    • Providing mentorship to less experienced colleagues within the Development organization

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10+ years of experience in Oil & Gas. Previous experience working in as a Reservoir Engineer is preferred.
  • Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng. with APEGA) required
  • Enthusiastic, highly motivated team player with good communication, organizational and technical skills
  • Strong leadership and project management skills, with a track record of successfully managing and executing multiple assignments with minimal supervision
  • A practical mindset and strong commercial acumen
  • Experience working with Harmony, WellTest, AccuMap, ValNav, WellView and Petrel/Eclipse/Intersect
  • Creative individual with a desire to continuously learn and develop their own skills, as well as build up the organizational capacity of more junior engineers
  • Experience in generating risked production profiles and recoverable volume estimates for both conventional and unconventional Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin plays
  • Experience with external stakeholder communications/negotiations (partners, government)
  • Experience with AER regulatory applications/amendment/approvals
  • This role is based in Calgary with occasional field travel
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada
  • Ability to provide three satisfactory professional references and complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

Benefits of Working at TAQA North:

  • Great Team Environment
    • We do what is right for our environment, community and people
    • We believe in equal employment opportunities and strive for a diverse workplace
    • We celebrate and recognize our people
  • Top Tier Benefits Program
    • TAQA North offers a comprehensive benefits program. In addition to extended health, dental and vision, we offer a group savings plan, healthcare spending account and wellness plan
    • We respect work/life balance and offer a robust vacation program including flex days
    • We believe in giving back to our communities and offer volunteer days and a charity matching program
  • Growth Potential
    • TAQA North has field operations predominantly in Alberta that deliver production of approximately 80,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.
  • Sustainability
    • TAQA aims to be a low carbon power and water champion
    • TAQA North is committed to being a safe and environmentally responsible producer
    • TAQA North uses Acid Gas Injection (AGI) at the Crossfield plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

TAQA is an Abu Dhabi based company that provides water and energy to communities around the world with an oil and gas sector. When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as stimulating and enjoyable.

We thank all applications, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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