Senior Petroleum Engineer Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Type: Full-time About eiGroup At eiGroup, we believe ideas can change industries - but only if they are nurtured with structure, science, and courage. We’re an R&D and Innovation Venture Studio that transforms human ingenuity into technological value that scales. Our ecosystem brings together researchers, engineers, and creators who turn complex challenges into scalable products - from subsurface imaging to AI-driven analytics, from remote sensing to digital transformation. Our ventures are built in-house, born from research, and grown into independent companies. Together, we’re shaping how innovation takes root in this region - and how it reaches the world. What You’ll Do Domain-Driven Technical Leadership • Lead the petroleum engineering input into the development of digital tools focused on production optimization, deferral management, anomaly detection, and workflow automation. • Periodically review well stock performance using in-house tools and generate validated opportunity lists and deferral cases. Subsurface–Surface Integration • Connect reservoir, well, and production system insights to reduce noise and ensure realistic, feasible recommendations. • Provide holistic evaluations across subsurface, wellbore, and surface systems. Well & System Modelling • Oversee or implement building, calibration, and validation of well and system models (natural flow, gas lift, ESP, and other artificial lift systems) in common software (IPM Suite, etc.) • Provide procedural assurance or contribute to the development of the process to ensure integrity of input data (well tests, PVT, constraints) and quality of model outputs. • Use model-derived insights to identify optimization opportunities and support forecasting and prediction workflows. Production Engineering Expertise • Analyze performance of oil and gas producer wells, especially natural and gas-lifted wells. • Diagnose flow assurance challenges (wax, asphaltenes, slugging, hydrates, sand) and recommend short- and long-term mitigation strategies. • Guide the team on well performance indicators and opportunity identification frameworks. Digital Product Co-Creation • Translate business pain points into clear technical requirements and actionable tasks for data science and development teams. • Scope solutions with clients, define acceptance criteria, and oversee domain implementation during development. • Ensure technical quality of delivered digital features and workflows. Client & Stakeholder Engagement • Work closely with client production teams to validate opportunities, refine requirements, and ensure alignment. • Prepare clear technical reports, quick analyses, and presentations for both technical and managerial audiences. Future Product Vision & Scaling • Contribute to the long-term roadmap for digital production engineering products and scalable platforms. • Identify new business opportunities and support management in expanding service lines and client relationships. Team Contribution & Mentorship • Provide technical mentoring to junior petroleum/domain engineers within the team. • Support creation of best practices, guidelines, and domain standards for internal use. Agile & Collaborative Delivery • Work within an agile environment—participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery. • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (data science, development, QA) in fast-moving project cycles. Technical Tools & Digital Fluency • Prepare rapid technical reports, PowerPoints, and decision-support materials. • Ideally have exposure to databases, basic programming (Python, SQL), or digital engineering tools. • Maintain strong English communication and presentation capabilities. What You Bring Technical & Domain Expertise • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, or related engineering discipline. • 5+ years of experience in production/reservoir engineering roles within oil & gas operating companies or service/digital solution providers. • Strong experience with oil and gas producer wells, including natural flow, gas lift, and basic familiarity with ESP and other artificial lift systems. • Hands-on experience with well and system modelling (e.g., Prosper, GAP, MBAL or equivalent tools), including model building, calibration, and validation. • Solid understanding of reservoir–well–surface system interactions and ability to integrate subsurface and surface data into optimization work. • Proven proficiency in diagnosing flow assurance issues (wax, asphaltenes, slugging, hydrates, etc.) and recommending mitigation strategies. • Strong command of well performance indicators, opportunity identification techniques, and production optimization workflows. Digital & Analytical Skills • Experience collaborating in digital development projects, particularly using domain knowledge to shape requirements and validate outputs. • Ability to break down complex engineering challenges into structured, actionable components for data science and software development teams. • Prior exposure to databases, dataflows, or basic programming/scripting (Python, SQL, MATLAB, or similar) is a strong advantage. • Experience working with data-driven tools, dashboards, or digital workflows is a plus. Communication & Stakeholder Management • Strong skills in capturing business pain points, defining technical scopes, and aligning requirements with client stakeholders. • Fluent English (written and spoken) with strong professional communication skills. • Confident presenter able to prepare and deliver clear reports, slides, client materials, and technical justifications. Leadership, Collaboration & Agility • Experience working in high-paced, agile development or multidisciplinary environments (sprints, iterative delivery, backlog grooming). • Ability to plan and manage short-, mid-, and long-term objectives in parallel. • Demonstrated capability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth. • Proactive, dynamic mindset with a drive to push projects, ideas, and teams forward. Nice-to-Have • Previous experience in consultancy, digital product development, or technical project leadership within the petroleum engineering domain. • Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, production data systems, and integrated digital environments. • Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, or identifying new value-creation opportunities. Our benefits include: • Medical insurance (family coverage) • Flexible working hours • “Push 30” wellness program - company-covered • Childcare support • Company-provided lunch