A career at Obsidian Energy means working for a company with a dominant position in Alberta, where safety is valued, high performance matters and potential is realized. Continuous improvement is a cornerstone in Obsidian Energy's evolving culture, and it is critical to our pursuit in becoming the company that redefines oil and gas excellence in western Canada. Obsidian Energy is becoming a performance leader in the areas in which we operate, and we continue to look for the people who see the opportunity before us - to be the best, to put us on top and keep us on top.The RoleEmployment: Full Time - Staff PositionDepartment: DevelopmentPosting Close Date: October 30, 2026Reports To: Director, Light Oil DevelopmentObsidian Energy is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our Light Oil Development team. We are looking for an experienced professional who has a strong understanding of reservoir engineering fundamentals, practical expertise, and experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The goal of our team is to deliver measurable economic value by improving asset performance.This role will contribute to the evaluation, development, and management of our light oil assets by analyzing well and reservoir performance, developing production forecasts for drilling opportunities, supporting waterflood management, and helping identify and execute new drilling inventory.This role offers the opportunity to apply your experience, influence investment decisions, and deliver measurable economic value.ResponsibilitiesDuties include the following,



but are not limited to:Use technical and statistical expertise to analyze well performance and apply the results to type-curve development and forecasting for inventory locations; Apply reservoir engineering fundamentals, including decline analysis, volumetrics, material balance, and reservoir analysis; Support waterflood surveillance and management, including voidage replacement ratio reviews, pattern performance assessment, and the identification of performance improvement opportunities; Work with other disciplines such as geology and geophysics to identify and rank reservoir exploitation opportunities; Assist with annual reserves; Prepare and communicate findings and recommendations to the development team and senior leaders; andContinually improve workflows, analytical methods, and understanding of the asset.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related disciplineRegistered, or eligible for registration, as a Qualified Engineer (P. Eng.) with APEGARelevant reservoir engineering experience at a senior level; applicants with experience up to 25 years are welcomeStrong understanding of reservoir engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to apply them to development decisionsExperience with production-data analysis, decline-curve analysis, type-curve development, and waterflood surveillanceFamiliarity with Geo Scout, Val Nav,



or similar technical and economic evaluation software will be considered an assetExposure to light-oil development, horizontal wells, and hydraulically fractured reservoirsStrong analytical ability, attention to detail, and practical problem-solving skillsEffective organizational, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to present technical recommendations to senior leadersMust be eligible to work in CanadaAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute practical ideas within a collaborative teamWhat Makes Us AttractiveObsidian Energy is more than just a place to work - it's a community of professionals who are truly committed to the continuous evolution of the company and have interest in its success.At Obsidian Energy, you will join a collaborative team of talented, hardworking people who share ideas openly and work toward common goals. We value practical solutions, fresh thinking, and a supportive environment where you can contribute and continue to grow. Our relatively flat, open organization gives you opportunities to present to senior leaders, influence investment decisions, and see the direct impact of your work on the bottom line.We value our employees and their commitment to the organization, and we recognize their contribution to our ongoing success. Some of the highlights of our competitive rewards program include:Retirement savings planAttractive annual bonus planLong term incentive plansAttractive personal time-off planWe thank you for your interest in Obsidian Energy and this position: however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Reservoir Engineer - Light Oil (Calgary)
🏢 Obsidian Energy
📍 Calgary