Associate Engineer (A&D) – Investment Banking, Houston, GBM Private, Classic

 

Team Overview

The Natural Resources Group is a global team with bankers around the world. The group has a significant presence with offices in New York, Houston, Toronto, Calgary, London, Hong Kong and Buenos Aires, among others. The group covers Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Power & Utilities, and Energy (including Alternative/Renewable Energy, Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, & Oilfield Services).

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

The associates at Goldman Sachs gain exposure to the firms businesses and expanded knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications, marketing and sales skills. Associates organize and prepare presentations, which explain industry trends, assess clients situations to provide the necessary financial advice, and recommend strategies to meet client goals. Additionally, associates coordinate teams of tax advisors, attorneys, and bankers for various transactions; lead due diligence processes and actively participate in the negotiations of legal documentation. From maintaining client communication to helping Goldman Sachs structure client transactions, our associates are a vital part of Goldman Sachs banking teams.

Position Summary

The Associate Reservoir Engineer will be a key member of Goldman Sachs A&D (Acquisitions & Divestitures) Team and work closely with the firm’s corporate finance team. This position will provide advanced engineering technical support for the A&D Team and requires strong proficiency in reservoir engineering practices, geological understanding of the major US Lower 48 basins, and economic principles in order to provide services for a variety of clients within the energy sector. 

Key roles and responsibilities include but not limited to:

Provide technical diligence support and inputs for modeling efforts related to energy (upstream, midstream, OFS) mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and capital market transactionsIdentification and understanding of key engineering & geological drivers for well performance, PDP forecasting, type curve development, well spacing patterns, and base / upside zones & inventoryAbility to evaluate and analyze key well design & completion trends at both the operator and basin level using both public & private dataDetermination of key technical and financial assumptions needed to drive valuation and economic modelingAbility to build, run, sensitize, and maintain economic databases (e.g. Aries, PHDWin, etc.) containing detailed technical informationPrepare both internal and external technical materials to be used to for pitch books, mandates, and Confidential Information Memorandums / data room presentationsContribution and participation in both internal and external presentations

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering (or other relevant technical discipline)3+ years of investment banking A&D / technical experience; OR 5+ years of technical experience in Reservoir Engineering at an Oil & Gas Operator Operations / Production / Business Development experience at an Operator is a plusMasters or advanced degree in Engineering or MBA a plus, but not essentialTechnical knowledge and expertise across the Lower 48 and other emerging plays within the oil and gas industryHigh level of discretion dealing with confidential mattersStrong organizational and time management skills and ability to set prioritiesStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsHistory of outstanding academic and professional achievementSoftware Skills: Spotfire, Aries, PHDWin, Microsoft Office, Enverus (PRISM)

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