BKV Corporation is a dynamic, value-driven company with expertise in upstream unconventional oil and gas investments and production. We believe our focus on visionary strategy, efficient execution, and high-performing teams is key to creating long-term sustainable value and growth. 

BKV Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and base all employment decisions on qualifications, merits and business need.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Reservoir Engineer, Portfolio Optimization & Management (POM) is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for providing reservoir engineering and analytical support across BKV’s full energy portfolio. This position helps drive value-driven asset optimization by blending deep technical reservoir analysis with data analytics and commercial insight. The Senior Reservoir Engineer will play a core role in deal due diligence, risked opportunity evaluation, and strategic portfolio analysis to inform investment decisions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role leverages forecasting, decline curve analysis, and scenario planning to maximize asset value and align technical evaluations with BKV’s portfolio optimization goals. This role has no direct people management responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical job responsibilities of the Senior Reservoir Engineer within the POM team include:    
1.    Portfolio Support & Optimization:
⦁    Analyze and monitor the performance of existing assets across upstream fields, CCS projects, and midstream facilities.
⦁    Utilize decline curve analysis, type curves, and reservoir performance data to identify underperforming wells or fields.
⦁    Work with operations and asset teams to implement best practices for reservoir management.
2.    Due Diligence & Opportunity Analysis:
⦁    Conduct rigorous reservoir evaluations for acquisitions, divestitures, or new ventures.
⦁    Perform risked economic analyses and support decision-making with uncertainty modeling.
⦁    Assist in data room reviews and technical due diligence for corporate development.
3.    Data Analytics & Forecasting:
⦁    Leverage data analytics and modeling tools to develop accurate forecasts and reserve estimates.
⦁    Maintain and improve portfolio forecasting models and databases.
⦁    Identify trends and anomalies in large datasets to guide prioritization.
4.    Cross-Functional Collaboration & Decision Support:
⦁    Collaborate closely with geoscientists, drilling/completions, facilities engineers, economists, and commercial teams.
⦁    Contribute to scenario planning exercises and utilize decision support tools.
⦁    Prepare clear technical presentations and decision support materials for senior leadership.

REQUIRED SKILLS

⦁    Deep understanding of reservoir engineering principles and oil & gas industry standards.
⦁    Strong analytical and data modeling skills; proficiency in Excel and industry software.
⦁    Solid business acumen; ability to link technical analysis to economic outcomes.
⦁    Excellent communication and presentation skills.
⦁    Advanced collaboration and interpersonal skills.
⦁    Advanced organizational and problem-solving skills.
⦁    Growth mindset with adaptability and grit.        
⦁    Growth mindset with an expert ability to innovate, embrace change, and have grit.                                                                                        

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

⦁    Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or related discipline required, master’s preferred.
⦁    5+ years of reservoir engineering experience with forecasting, reserves evaluation, and asset development.
⦁    Proven experience in conventional and unconventional reservoirs required; CCS or EOR a plus.
⦁    Experience working with cross-functional teams.
⦁    Field operations exposure is beneficial.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

⦁    This position is in Denver, CO at BKV Headquarters. Hybrid. 
⦁    Some travel, up to 10%-15%, may be required.
⦁    A hybrid of indoor and outdoor working environments, depending on assignment. 
⦁    Requires the ability to perform repetitive motions, operate standard office equipment.
⦁    May occasionally be exposed to distracting noise levels while sharing office space with others.                             

SALARY RANGE

$138k-$196k, Target Bonus: 25%, LTIP Eligible