2026USH - Geomechanics PhD Research Engineer - Induced Seismicity

ExxonMobil • Spring, TX • 11h ago

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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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