Graduate Petroleum Engineer

Ithaca Energy Inc.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Aberdeen is seeking a Graduate Petroleum Engineer. This role offers exposure to subsurface workflows, modelling, and field development planning, while receiving mentoring and training in industry-standard software. The successful candidate will assist in data analysis, reservoir modelling, and technical documentation preparation. We're looking for a proactive individual with a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering. Join us to thrive in a diverse and supportive environment!

Benefits

Structured graduate programme

On-the-job training

Mentorship opportunities

Support towards becoming a chartered engineer

Challenging and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Familiarity with reservoir engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data gathering and analysis of well performance.
• Support reservoir modelling and simulation tasks.
• Contribute to production forecasting and reserves estimation.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Proactive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

Eclipse

T-Nav

MBAL

Prosper

Job description

Ithaca Energy is a leading full cycle exploration and production company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland . The business has built a diverse and high value portfolio of operated and non-operated assets across the Northern & Central North Sea and West of Shetland.

We are a dynamic and ambitious business on a rapid growth journey, recognising that the energy industry is entering a new era. As we move towards energy transition, our commitment to the North Sea is unwavering.

As a leading North Sea Operator, we are an agile and driven business, taking a pragmatic approach to oil & gas production through innovative thinking and advanced technologies. Our goal is to maximise value through the safe, efficient and responsible production of our assets.

Success is dependent on our talent, and, with bold and inspired people, we will create a workplace that is diverse and equitable, building a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

Position Overview

Ithaca Energy is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Petroleum Engineer, working within the Subsurface Department. The successful candidate will provide technical support in petroleum/reservoir engineering activities across operated assets and projects. This position offers exposure to subsurface workflows, modelling and field development planning while building foundational skills under supervision.

Responsibilities

Assist in data gathering and analysis of well and reservoir performance (pressure, production, fluid properties).

• Support reservoir modelling and simulation tasks, including history matching and uncertainty analysis.
• Contribute to production forecasting and reserves estimation under guidance.
• Participate in integrated subsurface studies with geoscientists, petrophysicists, production engineers and drilling engineers.
• Help prepare technical documentation and presentations for internal and external reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and company policies in all activities.
  

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred but not essential).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and willingness to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive attitutde and eagerness to learn.
• Familiarity with reservoir engineering principles and industry standard software tools (e.g. Eclipse, T-Nav, MBAL, Prosper) desirable.
  
• With a high level of drive, the ideal candidate will be a self-starter that can take direction and work autonomously, ideally solution focused
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate / interact at different levels across the organisation.
• This role is based in Aberdeen with occasional travel to operational sites.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

What we can offer

We offer a structured graduate programme with mentoring and exposure to field development planning, reservoir surveillance and enhanced recovery techniques. Training in industry-standard software and workflows. Opportunity to rotate across subsurface disciplines to broaden experience and understanding.

• Unique On-the-job training with opportunities to develop wider technical and project delivery skills, across the business, by working alongside experienced technical professionals.
• With a strong mentoring culture, with each graduate assigned a technical mentor to ensure they are supported in their personal and professional development.
• Specialist/business skills training and a formal development plan to help you reach your full potential.
• Support with your journey to becoming a chartered engineer.
• Opportunity to work offshore on our assets and at vendor sites, where applicable.
• A challenging and supportive environment
• An opportunity to carve a career within the business.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better we are. We recognise you may not fulfil every criteria but if you meet most of them, please apply.