2026USH - Geomechanics PhD Research Engineer - Induced Seismicity
Spring, TX, US
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Job Role Summary
ExxonMobil is seeking an experienced candidate in the area of geomechanics, with a focus on water injection and induced seismicity. The role is in a multidisciplinary injection and seismicity research team, based at the ExxonMobil Houston Campus in Spring, TX.
Job Role Responsibilities
- Geomechanical modeling of fluid injection by coupling geomechanics with reservoir simulators
- Investigation of seismicity or surface heave associated with injection projects
- Modeling of induced seismicity using statistical and physics-based methods
- Advising on induced seismicity hazard of potential fluid injection projects
- Evaluating numerical frameworks to forecast injection-related induced seismicity
- Collaboration with colleagues in the Unconventional Global Business Line, external academic institutions, and others in technology organizations within ExxonMobil
Expected Level of Proficiency
Job Requirements:
- PhD in rock mechanics, fracture mechanics, computational mechanics or related fields involving applied seismology and geomechanics
- In-depth knowledge of numerical methods used in geomechanical modeling, including finite-element methods
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrate familiarity, experience using, or the ability to learn and work with specific geomechanical modeling tools such as DefMod, GeoS, PyLith, ABAQUS, VISAGE, Elfen, or COMSOL
- Capability to develop and modify technical code in MATLAB/Python/Julia.
- Advanced industry relevant knowledge of geology and seismology is very desirable
- Industry experience of 3-5+ years is preferred but not required.
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