Reservoir Engineer; A&D), Associate – 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).

The Reservoir Engineer will be a key member of Goldman Sachs A&D (Acquisitions & Divestitures) team and work closely with the firm’s technical and 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 North American basins (US Lower 48, Canada, etc.) and economic principles to provide services for a variety of clients within the energy sector.

• Providing technical diligence support and inputs for modeling efforts related to upstream, midstream, OFS mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and capital market transactions
• Identification and understanding of key engineering & geological drivers for well performance, PDP forecasting, type curve development, LOS reviews, well spacing patterns, and base / upside zones & inventory
• Ability to evaluate and analyze key well design & completion trends at both the operator and basin level using both public & private data
• Performing technical reviews on assets across various basins in North America (e.g., Permian, Eagle Ford, Bakken, DJ, Scoop/Stack, Haynesville, Appalachia, GoA, Montney, Duvernay, etc.)
• Determination of key technical and financial assumptions for upstream & midstream assets to drive valuation and economic modeling
• Ability to build, run, sensitize, and maintain economic databases (e.g., Aries, PHDwin, Combo Curve, etc.) containing detailed technical information
• Preparing both internal and external technical materials to be used for pitch books, mandates, and Confidential Information Memorandums / data room presentations
• Contribution and participation in both internal and external presentations

• 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 plus
• Masters or advanced degree in Engineering or MBA a plus, but not essential
• Technical knowledge and expertise across major North American basins and emerging plays within the oil and gas industry
• High level of discretion dealing with confidential matters
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to set priorities
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• History of outstanding academic and professional achievement

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.