Graduate Management Consultant - Summer 2027

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rystad Energy is seeking analytically driven, early-career professionals to join our Americas consulting team in Houston and New York. You will work on energy-focused engagements, including due diligence, market studies, and strategy projects for energy companies and governments, collaborating with teams to deliver data-driven insights.

You’ll help build models, craft client-ready presentations, and develop market reports while learning from experienced consultants.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative or related field (engineering, economics, energy policy, etc), graduating in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Experience using Microsoft Office for modeling and data visualization (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Python, GIS, SQL, or other quantification and visualization software is a plus.
• Strong quantitative skills, including data analysis, modeling, or engineering applications.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear written deliverables and client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to plan and execute project workstreams, using Excel and internal tools to manipulate and forecast data.
• Prepare client-ready presentations using PowerPoint and visualization tools.
• Communicate findings, methodologies, and next steps with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Leverage AI to streamline workflows across data manipulation and analysis.
• Map geospatial information using GIS programs; build models in Python and analyze large datasets.

Skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Client communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in quantitative field

Tools

Python

GIS

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Opportunity:

We are looking for analytically driven early-career professionals to join our Americas consulting team as we expand in Houston and New York.

Ourconsultingengagements span a broad set of topics and client types including commercial due diligence/transaction support for investors, market assessment for emerging firms, corporate strategy development for major energy companies, and policy analysis for governments and trade organizations.

Examples ofprojectsyoumaywork on:

• Asset valuationfordownstreamproduct terminal
• Marketstudiesfor high-profile energy IPOs (Fervo,Flowco)
• Frontierexplorationbenchmarkingforoil andgasmajors
• Long-term strategy for integrated US solar module manufacturer
• Renewable fuelsadoptionstrategy formaritime sector
• AssessmentofUS-basedmethanefeeandimpactonupstreamsuppliers

OurAmericasconsultingteamsare basedinHouston,TexasandNew York, New York.We are hiringstudents for Summer 2027 with graduation in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day:

• Collaboratewith team memberstoplan and execute projectworkstreams, often using Microsoft Excel and internal Rystadproducts to manipulate and forecast data
• Prepare client-ready presentations, using Microsoft PowerPoint andadditional visualization tools
• Communicate with internal team members and external stakeholderson relevant findings, methodologies, and next steps
• LeverageAIto streamline workflows across data manipulationand analysis

Occasional workflows:

• Mapgeospatial information using GIS programs
• Build models and analyze large data sets in python
• Develop client-side productsand market reports incollaborationwith the Analysis department
• Support the commercial team with business development related toongoing or previous client work

You will work on challenging assignments requiring rigorous analysis to drive insights and conclusions. As a member of project teams, you will engage closely with clients and learn and deploy knowledge quickly. You will work collaboratively on project teams, supporting clients across upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas sectors, as well as energy transition areas such as renewables, hydrogen, and carbon capture.

Your responsibilities will include structuring and breaking down ambiguous problems, performing quantitative analysis, producing reports, and delivering recommendations,operating with urgencyto deliver results withinclient-driventimeframes. You will work primarily at the Rystad Energy officeyou are based inbut may travel to client sites as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degreeinaquantitativeor other relevantfield (engineering, economics,energy policy,etc), graduating inWinter2027 orSpring2028
• Experience using MicrosoftOfficefor modeling and data visualization(Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity withPython, GIS, SQL, orotherquantification and visualizationsoftwareis a plus
• Strong quantitative skills, including experience with data analysis, modeling, or engineering applications
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear written deliverables, presentations, and data visualizations for clients and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in and understanding ofenergy markets, technologies, andpolicy
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Any questions please contact:

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Application deadline: September 18, 2026

About Rystad Energy

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and with offices across the globe, Rystad Energy is independent Energy research and business intelligence company providing data, tools, analytics, and consultancy services to clients exposed to the energy industry across the globe.

Rystad Energy has a range of global databases and research products for companies in the Oil & Gas, Oilfield Services and Renewables sectors, as well as Investors, Investment Banks and Governments. We also provide a range of advisory services for our clients with capabilities across the Energy value chain.

Rystad Energy is a rapidly growing company providing the next generation analytical tools and advice for the industry. Rystad Energy combines a high-performance culture with a deeply collaborative ethos, providing ample opportunities for growth, learning, contribution, and career advancement. Read more at www.rystadenergy.com.

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