senior reservoir engineer

Location: Budapest, MOL Campus, XI. district (Easily accessible via Tram 1, Buses 107/154, or by car)

About the company: MOL Group: Shape Tomorrow )

About our Upstream activity: MOL Group Upstream - Exploration & Production - Our Businesses - MOLGroup

Why this is a great next step?

This is an exciting next step for an experienced reservoir engineer ready to make a real impact. You'll take ownership of technically challenging projects—from late appraisal through development - using your expertise in analytical and dynamic modelling to shape key reservoir decisions. Working across disciplines and engaging directly with stakeholders, you'll influence field performance and reserves outcomes while tackling complex subsurface challenges that demand both depth and creativity. It's a role where your experience truly drives value and your insights help define the future of the asset.

What are the daily tasks?

Lead and deliver advanced Reservoir Engineering solutions across global assets, supporting both ongoing operations and strategic development projects.

Drive field development studies - from conceptual planning and dynamic modelling to production forecasting - shaping key technical and commercial decisions.

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological, petrophysical, and production data into robust reservoir models and field development plans.

Ensure technical excellence and reserves integrity through QA/QC of deliverables, PRMS - compliant reserve assessments, and active participation in technical reviews.

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to represent Reservoir Engineering input in project reviews, partner meetings, and business development evaluations.

Who are we looking for?

Educational Background: You hold a Batchelor or higher Degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical) or related subject.

Professional Experience: You have at least 10 years of proven, hands-on experience in reservoir engineering, including at least 5 years with a recognised operator and with international exposure.

Skills:

Confident and proficent English language knowledge both written and oral.

Expert in reservoir simulation and model building using Intesect, tNavigator, PetrelRE or other software.

Skilled in compositional simulation and experience with Enhanced Oil Recovery methods.

Sound knowledge of classical engineering techniques and experienced with well test analysis using numerical and analytical packages.

Experienced working with stage gate processes and reserves management systems and undertaking development studies and field development and re-development planning.

Hands-on background in operating environments, working closely with field and operations teams.

High technical proficiency with the ability to tackle complex reservoir challenges independently.

Mindset & Interpersonal skills:

Mature, senior professional with sound judgment and strong communication skills.

Proactive and engaged, not afraid to ask questions and challenge ideas constructively.

Independent and self-driven, yet highly collaborative within multidisciplinary teams.

Comfortable working in a multicultural, cross-functional environment.

Nice to Have: Russian language knowledge.

Why join Us?

We believe that when our people thrive, so does our business. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits and programs designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and personal development. Here's what you can look forward to as part of our team:

Compensation & Benefits:

Gross 800,000 HUF/year cafeteria.

Private Medicare health insurance.

Accident and life insurance.

Yearly bonus.

Growth & Development:

Access to top-tier training programs, including strategic, technical, and leadership skills.

Clear horizontal and vertical career advancement opportunities across MOL Group.

Wellbeing & Culture:

Extra holidays for families & single parents.

STEP Program: wellbeing support through mental health, healthy eating, sports, and work-life balance initiatives.

Employee fuel discount card + exclusive partner discounts.

On-site nursery for employees' children.

Pre-retirement program & loyalty bonus.

At MOL Group, we know that our strength lies in diversity. During the selection process, we provide equal opportunities to all applicants with the appropriate qualifications and work experience, regardless of age, gender, disability, or reduced work capacity, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. At MOL Group, everyone matters.

If you have any specific needs related to your reduced work capacity at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform our recruitment team We are happy to assist.