Subsurface Energy Resource Geologist/Engineer (REMOTE)

KeyLogic has an immediate need for a Subsurface Energy Resource Geologist/Engineer.

This is a remote role based in the U.S.

Preference will be given to candidates in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area (or willing to relocate) with the ability to occasionally work on-site

The Subsurface Energy Resource Geologist/Engineer will work with the Pittsburgh-based Subsurface Resources Analysis Team supporting the efforts of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) of the U.S.

Department of Energy (DOE).

The team works to perform energy analysis research related to topics including carbon dioxide transport and geologic storage, critical mineral and materials (CMM) and rare earth element appraisal from secondary and unconventional resources, methane hydrates, and assessment of natural hydrogen resources.

The candidate may work independently or in a team setting, depending on the particular work initiative.

Preferred candidates will have a strong background and understanding associated with the technical areas described above, as well as possess superlative technical writing and analytical capabilities.

The ideal candidate can take initiative and have a willingness to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment with other members of our team and directly with NTL clients.

Position Requirements:


* Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Economic Geology, Petroleum/Energy Engineering, Geoscience, Energy/Natural Resources Policy Management, or related discipline.


* Master's degrees or PhD's are considered a plus.


* 3+ years of working experience in a relevant field, preferably in the environmental or energy sector.


* Experience using ESRI's ArcGIS geospatial analysis tools (GIS)

Desirable Skillsets:


* Familiarity with carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and geological storage (CCUS) operations, technologies, requirements, and concepts.


* In-depth knowledge associated quantifying volumes of critical minerals and materials, including rare earth elements, and identifying, delineating, and quantifying natural hydrogen deposits.


* Ability to gather pertinent data and communicate scientific and technical concepts effectively in reports, technical documents, and presentations.


* Ability to adapt and conduct high quality research on a wide variety of topics as part of a multi-disciplinary team.


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to deal with clients and colleagues on a daily basis.


* Ability to travel to technical conferences and in-person meetings on occasion.


* Experience with programming languages (Python and Visual Basic) and the ability to build analytical tools and models a plus.


* Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, especially MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Teams.

Position Responsibilities:


* Learn and be able to implement NETL-developed, publicly-available techno-economic models pertaining to on-and offshore CO[2] storage, CO[2] transport...