Lead Reservoir Engineer

Lead/ Senior Reservoir Engineer- Bangalore, India
Years of Experience : 8 - 12

Firm / Opportunity Overview:

Stronghold Investment Management (“Stronghold,” “SIM,” or “the Firm”) is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making. To achieve its mission, Stronghold leverages proprietary technology to structure massive amounts of data and to facilitate collaboration between investment professionals, diligence specialists, asset managers, acquisition specialists (“Buyers”) and technical experts. These software products create streamlined underwriting, inventory administration and data / Buyer management processes that enable the Firm’s investment strategies.

Stronghold was founded by Ryan Turner and his team in 2016 and today has over $1 billion in capital commitments across 10+ investment vehicles. 

Ultimately, Stronghold intends to apply its technology-intensive investment approach to a variety of specialist real assets verticals, including:

·       Oil & Gas

·       Renewables

·       Specialty Real Estate (commercial, data centers, marinas)

·       Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure

·       Billboards and Fixtures

·       Mining & other commodities

·       Utilities

·       Secondaries

Job Description:

As part of our global Petro technical team, this role will predominantly focus on the Oil & Gas vertical, providing insights and expertise related to onshore U.S. opportunities. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals looking to build their careers with an international firm and collaborate closely with veterans from top U.S. shale operators.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of reservoir engineers and analysts, ensuring timely due diligence on all deals evaluated by the firm, and manage other ongoing Petrotech projects.
• Conduct reservoir engineering analyses to assess the viability and profitability of oil and gas assets.
• Perform production analysis and forecasting across multiple onshore U.S. basins.
• Utilize proprietary software tools for production forecasting and performance evaluation.
• Deconstruct shale operators’ field development strategies and apply learnings to determine appropriate assumptions for future development plans.
• Oversee data organization and maintain internal databases covering geological formations, field development plans, and production forecasts.
• Collaborate with the Investments group by advising on cost, pricing, key assumptions and risk assessments.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams including geoscientists, geoinformatics specialists, and finance professionals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BE/BTech in Petroleum Engineering; an MS or PhD is a plus, especially if the research aligns with reserves estimation, petroleum economics, or production forecasting.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on petroleum engineering experience, with a focus on shale and tight-oil reservoir engineering, acquisition & divestment support, and reserves reporting across the US Lower 48.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Spotfire.
• Demonstrated capability in the theory and application of Decline Curve Analysis.
• Familiarity with unconventional reservoirs and completion technologies.
• Working knowledge of basic finance concepts.

Ideal Skill Set:

• MS or PhD in Petroleum Engineering with a focus on fluid flow in porous media, decline curve analysis, or production forecasting.
• Demonstrable expertise in the evaluation and management of shale, tight oil, and tight gas reservoirs.
• Experience in drilling operations, well testing, and production optimization.
• Strong skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn) and SQL are a significant plus.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools such as Spotfire.
  
  Why Join Stronghold's Bangalore Team?

At Stronghold, you're not just another employee—you are part of our global team. We believe in nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and celebrating success together. With state-of-the-art technology and a team of experienced industry professionals, Stronghold provides an environment for continuous growth, development, and learning.

Benefits

• Mission-driven work

• Competitive compensation and bonus

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

• Opportunity to work with exceptionally smart peers

• Agile like a startup, grounded like an enterprise

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stronghold Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer.

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and welcome the unique perspectives and contributions they bring to our organization.