Location: Spring, TX
Schedule: 5/40
Type: W2 Contract (12 months, potential extension)
Benefits: Dental, Health, Vision & 401(k)
* This position does not offer relocation assistance
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Geomechanics Numerical Modeler / Geomechanics Specialist to support subsurface projects across conventional oil & gas and emerging carbon storage applications. This is a highly specialized technical role focused on solving complex geomechanical challenges through advanced numerical modeling and rock mechanics analysis.
This position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in geomechanics, rock mechanics, computational modeling, and finite element analysis who are passionate about applying numerical techniques to real-world subsurface challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and apply advanced geomechanical numerical models to evaluate subsurface stress, pore pressure, deformation, and rock behavior.
- Analyze and predict geomechanical responses related to:
- Well planning and drilling operations
- Reservoir compaction and subsidence
- Fault reactivation
- Casing and completion deformation
- Hydraulic fracturing
- Carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects
- Utilize finite element and multi-physics modeling approaches to solve complex solid mechanics and poro-mechanics problems.
- Integrate modeling results with laboratory data, field observations, and operational information to improve predictions and decision-making.
- Develop innovative workflows, methodologies, and modeling solutions with a high degree of technical independence.
- Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and recommendations to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, geoscientists, and project teams across global operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Geophysics
- Geology
- Or a related technical discipline
- Master's degree or PhD strongly preferred.
- 5–15 years of experience applying geomechanical modeling to subsurface oil & gas or energy-related projects.
- Strong understanding of:
- Geomechanics
- Rock mechanics
- Stress analysis
- Numerical modeling
- Finite element methods
- Experience modeling rock deformation, stress behavior, pore pressure interactions, and coupled mechanical systems.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple technical projects.
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience with one or more of the following software packages:
- ABAQUS
- VISAGE
- ANSYS
- Reveal
- Elfen
- Petrel
Additional experience in any of the following areas is considered a plus:
- High-performance computing environments
- MATLAB
- Python
- Scientific programming and workflow automation
- Carbon capture and storage (CCS) applications
- Multi-physics modeling