Subsurface Risk Specialist

ProSidian Consulting

Subsurface Risk Specialist delivering Independent Engineering advisory services for energy sector clients. Support for technical due diligence in the oil and gas industry with project documentation and stakeholder coordination.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide services and support as a Subsurface Risk Specialist
Deliver bankable, technically defensible Independent Engineering advisory services
Conduct geological, reservoir, geophysical, resource, and development uncertainty evaluations
Review project documentation and prepare defensible work products including subsurface risk registers and resource validation
Coordinate with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or related technical field
PE, PMP, CSP, API, NACE/AMPP, PMI, or discipline-specific credentials preferred where applicable
Ability to conduct independent engineering review
Understanding U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) Style documentation discipline
Skills in technical due diligence and risk assessment
Proficient in Excel-based analysis and report writing
Stakeholder coordination skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation: The pay range is competitive and includes health benefits, pre-tax employee benefits, and incentives.
Group Medical / Dental / Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with providers to offer eligible employees a range of medical and dental plans, including high-deductible health plans and PPOs, as well as plans for high and low vision.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: The 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan lets eligible employees save for retirement with various investment options and support from a financial planner.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees can use PTO for vacations, doctor's appointments, or personal events. These benefits include 2 weeks of vacation, three sick days, 10 ProSidian holidays, and government holidays.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs are premium-only plans (POPs) that provide eligible employees with a comprehensive Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and associated tax benefits.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We aim for your financial success with a Purchasing Discounts and Savings Plan via the Corporate Perks Benefit Program, offering eligible employees discounts on everyday products and services.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, a security clearance is necessary for engagement teams managing sensitive work in the Federal Marketplace. Security clearance is a valuable asset in your professional portfolio, enhancing your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian can offer up to $5,000 for referrals who stay employed for 90 days, based on candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting work, performance incentives are tied to each new client that employees assist in pursuing and supporting.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs let you pre-tax cover eligible healthcare and daycare costs. You estimate your annual expenses and allocate part of each paycheck to your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you can choose supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment resulting solely from an accident.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to offer income protection during your recovery from a disability.

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Hard Skills & Tools

geological evaluationreservoir evaluationgeophysical evaluationresource evaluationdevelopment uncertainty evaluationtechnical due diligencerisk assessmentExcel-based analysisreport writingindependent engineering review

Soft Skills

stakeholder coordination

Certifications

PEPMPCSPAPINACEAMPPPMI