Job Description

Job Location: TX-LEGACY - Houston, TX 77066
Position Type: Full Time
Position Overview:
Flowco is seeking a Senior Digital Architect & Lift Applications engineer to drive the next generation of AI- powered production optimization tools for artificial lift innovation, and digital engineering platforms.
Candidate focus will be on deep domain expertise in artificial lift (Gas Lift, Plunger Lift, ESP, etc.), Full-stack software development, and AI/LLM-driven engineering workflows
The position will lead the design and deployment of intelligent production systems capable of analyzing, optimizing, and automating oil & gas well performance at scale, transforming Flowco into a technology-driven, data-first production partner.
Technology Development & Innovation
- Contribute to R&D initiatives to expand application envelopes of Artificial Lift production and optimization platform technologies
- Support development and field deployment of new systems and support of existing systems
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive solutions
- Participate in technical publications, industry conferences, and knowledge sharing
- Work within multidisciplinary teams, Internal and External, including reservoir, production, development, sales and operations teams
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical training to sales and operations teams
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Support strategic decision-making through technical expertise and data-driven insights
Key Responsibilities
Technical Authority & Domain knowledge and execution
- Support the company’s goals and objectives, helping lead the company’s expertise in artificial lift production optimization
- Provide technical oversight and execution on digital tools for well design, analysis, diagnostics, performance and production optimization
- Helping drive advanced digital engineering analysis across the company’s lift capabilities
- Build upon the company’s best practices for artificial lift system design, surveillance, and troubleshooting
AI & Digital Platform Development
- Architect and lead development of AI-driven production optimization platforms
- Build and deploy RAG-based engineering knowledge systems and LLM workflows
- Integrate real-time data sources (SCADA, well tests, downhole gauges) into intelligent systems
- Develop automated diagnostics, recommendations, and reporting engines
Software development and engineering Leadership
- Lead and drive the development of production-grade engineering software platforms
- Oversee architecture across:
- - Simulation engines
- - IPR and VLP analysis tools
- - Nodal analysis tools
- - Data pipelines and analytics systems
- Guide development in C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and cloud-based environments
- Ensure scalability, performance, and integration across Flowco’s product lines
Product Innovation & Commercialization
- Be part of a team that drives end-to-end lifecycle:
- - Concept, development & beta versions, testing, debugging, final versions, field deployment and commercial scaling
- Identify and develop next-generation offerings in:
- - Gas Lift, Plunger Lift, ESP and other forms of lift optimization
- - Capillary + chemical injection integration
- - Downhole monitoring + analytics
- Translate technical capabilities into revenue-generating products
Strategic Business & Client Engagement
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to existing and potential company clients (operators, majors, independents)
- Support technical proposals
- Present innovations at industry forums, trade shows and conferences
- Help position Flowco as a technology leader vs. traditional service provider
Innovation in AI + Engineering Convergence
- Lead transition from:
- - Rule-based engineering systems → AI-assisted systems → LLM-driven reasoning platforms
- Develop hybrid AI architectures combining:
- - Physics-based models
- - Expert systems
- - Machine learning / LLM reasoning
- Build internal capabilities for AI-assisted engineering automation

Qualification Requirements Experience
20+ years of Artificial Lift (Gas Lift, Plunger Lift and ESP strongly preferred) and Production Engineering / Optimization.
Proven track record of Technology development and deployment, software system development, creation, AI
/ data-driven engineering solutions, execution and education.
Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of:
- - Gas lift, Plunger Lift and ESP system design, diagnostics, and optimization
- - Nodal analysis, multiphase flow, and PVT behavior
- Software development capability:
- - C#, .NET, Python, SQL, data systems
- AI/ML experience:
- - RAG systems
- - LLM integration
- - Engineering automation workflows