Reservoir Engineer

BC Energy Regulator

Reservoir Engineer providing expertise to develop and conserve British Columbia’s oil and gas resources. Ensuring regulatory compliance and maximizing resource recovery through technical evaluations and industry collaboration.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeVictoria • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$61,334 - CA$121,061 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in reservoir engineering principles and methodologies, with a strong focus on maximizing resource recovery and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in technical evaluation, stakeholder collaboration, and the preparation of comprehensive technical reports.

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Reservoir Engineering PrinciplesRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Report PreparationStakeholder CollaborationPetroleum Data Management

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Hard Skills

Petroleum EngineeringReservoir Performance EvaluationProduction AnalysisPressure Data AnalysisEngineering StudiesHydrocarbon Reservoir AnalysisTechnical RecommendationsLegislation InterpretationDatabase ManagementData Querying

Soft Skills

Collaborative Working RelationshipsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AccumapGeoScoutRelational Database SystemsTechnical Database Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)Engineer-In-Training (EIT)Professional Licensee Engineering (P.L.Eng.)

Industry Keywords

Oil and Gas ResourcesResource RecoverySubsurface ResourcesRegulatory ApprovalsConventional Oil and GasUnconventional Oil and Gas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Reservoir Engineer provides professional reservoir engineering expertise to support the responsible development and conservation of British Columbia’s oil and gas resources.
The role ensures that oil and gas pools operate in a manner that maximizes resource recovery, while supporting conservation, equitable production, and the protection of other subsurface resources.
The Reservoir Engineer provides technical evaluation of complex reservoir engineering applications and makes recommendations regarding regulatory approvals, amendments, and special projects.
Ongoing operations are monitored to ensure regulatory compliance and identify opportunities to work with industry to improve operational practices and resource recovery.
The Reservoir Engineer provides expertise and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding subsurface resources, legislation, regulations, guidance documents, and policy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with four years related experience for PEA 1.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with five years related experience for PEA 2.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with nine years related experience; or a Master’s degree in Engineering, with seven years related experience; or Doctor of Engineering with five years related experience for PEA 3.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with fourteen years related experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering, with twelve years related experience; or Doctor of Engineering with eleven years related experience for PEA 4.
Candidates must be eligible to join the Professional Employees Association (PEA) union and be registered, or be eligible to register, with the Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), Engineer-In-Training (EIT), or Professional Licensee Engineering (P.L.Eng.).
Demonstrated experience applying petroleum engineering principles, reservoir engineering theory, methodologies, and production analysis to conventional and unconventional oil and gas reservoirs.
Demonstrated experience evaluating reservoir performance, reserves, production data, pressure data, and engineering studies to support technical recommendations and regulatory decision-making.
Demonstrated experience with relational database systems, technical database software, and query tools.
Demonstrated experience using map-based petroleum data management and analysis software (e.g., Accumap, GeoScout).
Demonstrated experience applying current technology and theory to the analysis of hydrocarbon reservoirs, production performance and deep disposal.
Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience referencing, interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policy, and procedures and recommend an appropriate course of action.
Demonstrated experience preparing technical reports, engineering recommendations, presentations, and/or publications for technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The BCER operates under a Hybrid Office Model whereby employees work from both a home office and a designated BCER office location in order to support our mandate (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
The BCER is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. The BCER is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for the removal of barriers for qualified individuals.