Staff Resource Development Engineer – Permian Basin

CLR is hiring a Staff Resource Development Engineer - Permian Basin for a full-time position based in Oklahoma City, OK. This Staff Resource Development Engineer - Permian Basin role supports focused engineering work tied to the Permian Basin while contributing to CLR careers in the Oklahoma City area.

The Opportunity

As a Staff Resource Development Engineer - Permian Basin at CLR in Oklahoma City, OK, you will apply advanced engineering judgment to plan, evaluate, and advance resource development initiatives associated with the Permian Basin. The position sits at the intersection of technical analysis and practical project execution, giving experienced engineers a platform to influence development outcomes while collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues. Candidates searching for Staff Resource Development Engineer - Permian Basin jobs in Oklahoma City, OK or CLR careers will find this full-time opportunity centered on rigorous subsurface and development engineering work from the Oklahoma City location.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Evaluate reservoir and development performance data to identify opportunities for optimization across Permian Basin assets
• Build and refine technical forecasts, economic models, and development scenarios that guide resource allocation decisions
• Coordinate cross-functional input from geology, drilling, completions, and production teams to create integrated development plans
• Recommend well spacing, completion designs, and staging strategies grounded in engineering analysis
• Monitor project progress, compare results against forecasts, and adjust plans based on new information
• Prepare clear technical summaries and present recommendations to internal stakeholders in Oklahoma City, OK
• Ensure engineering work products meet company standards for accuracy, documentation, and decision support

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• Several years of relevant experience in resource development, reservoir, or production engineering, ideally with exposure to unconventional or basin-scale projects
• Demonstrated ability to perform economic evaluations, production forecasting, and technical risk assessments
• Proficiency with common industry engineering software tools used for modeling, mapping, and data analysis
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the capacity to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Willingness to work on-site in Oklahoma City, OK as a full-time Staff Resource Development Engineer - Permian Basin

Why Join CLR

CLR is hiring for this Staff Resource Development Engineer - Permian Basin role and offers a supportive team environment where engineering contributions are valued. Professionals seeking CLR careers near Oklahoma City, OK can expect a structured setting focused on delivering high-quality technical work and professional growth.

Next Steps

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