MEG Energy

Sr Reservoir Engineer

LocationCalgary, AB
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job Posting End Date:


Thursday, May 29, 2025


Position Type:


Employee


Position Sub Type:


Permanent Full Time


Work Location:


Calgary, AB


Shift:


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At MEG, you can bring your unique knowledge and experience to work and contribute your ideas to drive our purpose, which is to supply the world with environmentally and socially responsible energy, while generating long term value for all our stakeholders. We are looking for talented individuals to bring their skills and experience to our dynamic and inclusive culture of performance and innovation.

We are proud to be an Alberta-based company where our leaders are local, accessible to MEG’s employees and committed to operating responsibly. We are guided by our operating priorities to ensure we care for:

Ourselves and all others.
The environment and the communities in which we live and operate; and
Our business and its long-term performance.


Sr. Reservoir Engineer, Calgary

Reporting directly to the Manager, Reservoir Engineering, the Sr. Reservoir Engineer plays a key role in optimizing SAGD operating assets. Working closely with Production, Geoscience and Development teams, they will contribute to MEG’s success by driving resource recovery strategies aimed at reducing SOR, enhancing performance, and maximizing long-term recovery. This role is focused on enhancing subsurface outcomes through data-driven analysis and performance monitoring while also providing modeling support to evaluate subsurface technologies and development strategies.


How you will contribute to MEG’s success:

Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and development of subsurface technologies and resource recovery schemes (eMSAGP, well spacing, completions designs) to achieve low SOR in combination with highest achievable recovery
Participate in regular cross-discipline reviews of SAGD pad performance; generate action plans to execute workovers and redevelopment opportunities and optimize steam allocation
Leverage reservoir monitoring data to manage impacts of thief zones and optimize development (4D, observation wells, aquifer/gas cap, manage gas cap pressures)
Conduct planning, well design, technical concept approval and drilling support for redevelopment and/or new pad opportunities, in collaboration with Geoscience, Production, and Development teams
Conduct program lookbacks and reappraisals to inform future development practices.
Perform technical reservoir studies to enable analysis of development scenarios; use various techniques such as data driven models, analogues and simulation methods to predict performance
Develop reservoir simulation models that integrate field data and reservoir characteristics to evaluate wellbore configurations, hydraulics and operating strategies
Perform long term forecasting for SAGD wells; review and validate forecasts to analogues, integrate learnings from existing well performance
Provide subject matter expertise on SAGD well design
Contribute to corporate strategic processes and budgeting
Identify and evaluate subsurface technology for application across MEG’s resource; monitor and report on subsurface technologies


What you will bring to MEG:

10+ years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering with a strong focus in SAGD or Thermal operations
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preference for Petroleum, Chemical, or Reservoir Engineering); advanced degree an asset
Professional designation with APEGA
Experience in reservoir modeling; thermal numerical reservoir simulation using CMG suite (STARS, BUILDER, RESULTS, FlexWell) and/or SLB suite (Petrel)
Solid background in advanced SAGD well design, well completion technology, application of non-condensable gas injection and the integration of geoscience with reservoir engineering
Demonstrated application of data science techniques to drive reservoir analysis
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical findings into actionable insights
Initiative, curiosity, and drive to be a self-starter; takes ownership and can lead projects/ideas with minimal supervision
Demonstrated interest in coaching and mentoring technical team members.
Experience monitoring reservoir performance trends and subsurface technological advancements among peers
Proven performance and track record of collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams and driving change and continuous improvement
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada


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At MEG, our employees are committed to:

Safety - Foundational in everything that we do. We are committed to both physical safety at our work sites as well as safety in belonging and bringing your true self to work.

Being Local & Committed to Our Community – We are proud to have been built in Alberta. Our leadership team lives in Alberta, knows its staff by name and cares about operating responsibly where we live. We are committed to supporting our local communities through volunteering our time, talent, and resources.

Big Ideas Creating Opportunities – We believe in the ability to impact one’s role by thinking differently and bringing creative ideas forward. We believe in working in a team with diversity in skills, experience and thoughts leading to improved decision-making and problem-solving. If you have an idea, you are empowered to develop and bring it to life.

Talent Development – We are a company that believes in the potential of our people. Our approach to development is through on-the job experiences, mentorship, and formal learning. At MEG you can learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to grow. Our employee’s development is at the core of our success.

Total Rewards – We offer industry competitive pay with short-term and long-term incentive programs to reward your contributions. Our employees participate in our MEG-A-FITS benefit program with medical, dental, life insurance and more to meet your family’s needs as well as health and wellness programs to support being active outside of work, time off and flexible work options.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, please submit your resume by clicking on Apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. MEG Energy is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in our workforce. We work to ensure that our policies and practices protect individuals and groups under applicable human rights legislation. We will respond to accessibility accommodations by applicants upon request.

At MEG, every business decision we make, no matter how big or small, aligns with our


Core values:

Be the Example – Connect With Each Other – Collective Strength –


Accept the Challenge – Think Big Picture


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Recruitment Fraud

Please note that some candidates have experienced recruitment fraud where an individual that claims to be affiliated with MEG makes a false offer of employment and requests personal information or payment from the candidate. At MEG Energy, we meet with a candidate in person before a formal offer is made and we only correspond with candidates through email addresses ending with @megenergy.com. Also, MEG Energy does not require payment or fees from anyone seeking employment with us. MEG does not require applicants to provide copies of personal documents such as passports, birth certificates or banking information as part of the application process. To ensure a job opportunity with MEG Energy exists, please review the job opportunities accessed through the link below.


Please email


recruitmentfraud@megenergy.com

if you believe you have experienced recruitment fraud.

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