Sr. Corporate Development Engineer

Our core values - Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt - are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expand's performance among our E&P competitors. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Job Summary The Staff Corporate Development Engineer plays a key role in supporting the company's growth strategy by integrating engineering expertise into asset evaluation, acquisition and divestiture (A&D), and strategic decision-making. This position combines strong technical engineering fundamentals with commercial analysis to assess upstream natural gas assets, development opportunities, and portfolio optimization initiatives. Working under general guidance, the role is responsible for evaluating reservoir and production performance, developing economic models, and conducting technical due diligence to ensure that investment decisions are grounded in accurate engineering assumptions and risk assessments. Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesTechnical Evaluation & Asset AnalysisEvaluate production performance, reserves potential, and economic value of natural gas assets, including operated and non-operated propertiesPerform decline curve analysis, volumetric calculations, and material balance assessments to estimate reserves and production forecastsAnalyze drilling, completion, and well performance data to recommend development strategies and identify optimization opportunitiesInterpret drilling, testing, and production data to support reservoir characterization and development planningConduct field-level evaluations of existing assets and acquisition targets, including economic and operational assessments Corporate Development & Transactions SupportSupport acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture evaluations by providing engineering analysis and insights into key value driversAssist in technical due diligence, including review of reserves, type curves, capital programs, operating costs, and facility constraintsDevelop production forecasts, capital schedules, and operating assumptions for use in financial modelsIdentify technical risks, uncertainties, and upside opportunities that influence asset valuation and deal structureCollaborate with Finance, Land, and Strategy teams to support investment recommendations and transaction execution Planning, Forecasting & OptimizationMonitor production rates and reservoir performance; recommend workover, recompletion, or stimulation programs to enhance recoveryDevelop and maintain development plans aligned with corporate strategy and capital allocation prioritiesAssist in long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting processesEvaluate new drilling opportunities and optimize well placement and spacing Data Analysis & ToolsUtilize engineering and economic software (e.g., Aries, PHDWin, or similar) for reserves estimation and economic evaluationAnalyze large datasets to validate assumptions and improve forecasting accuracySupport development of standardized tools and workflows for asset benchmarking and evaluationLeverage data visualization and analytical tools (e.g., Spotfire, Power BI, Excel; Python experience preferred) Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with subsurface, production, and facilities engineers to validate technical assumptionsCommunicate engineering findings clearly to commercial, financial, and executive stakeholdersAssist in resolving operational challenges and provide technical support to field teams as needed Job Specific SkillsStrong understanding of reservoir engineering, production engineering, and natural gas asset developmentProficiency in decline curve analysis, volumetrics, and economic evaluation techniquesKnowledge of well performance analysis, pressure transient behavior, and reserves estimation methodologiesAbility to integrate technical data into commercial insights and investment decisionsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities in a transaction-driven environmentEffective communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiencesWorking knowledge of publicly available data sources (e.g., Enverus) and internal evaluation tools EducationMinimum: Bachelor's degree - from accredited university - Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) program, or Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Master's degree - from accredited university - Master's of Engineering degree from a program in which the correlating Bachelor's degree is accredited by the ABET EAC Experience Minimum: 5 years related work experience Expand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.