Investment Banking - Technical Transaction Team, Energy - Associate Engineer

TwinThread; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TwinThread in Houston is searching for an Associate Engineer to play a pivotal role in investment banking. You'll be actively involved in the full cycle of transactions, requiring strong technical skills and an ability to manage economic models.

The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in Petroleum Engineering and a solid understanding of A&D evaluations. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth and hands-on involvement in high-stakes projects.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of Petroleum Engineering experience conducting A&D evaluations.
• Experience with lower 48 unconventional reservoirs.
• Deep economic understanding of field economics with forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise oil & gas clients on M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Perform technical analysis and resource assessment.
• Maintain petroleum economics databases and software.

Skills

Technical evaluations of oil and gas assets

Economic analysis with ARIES

Familiarity with Spotfire, Tableau, Excel

Decline curve analysis

Data management

Education

Petroleum Engineering undergraduate degree

Tools

ARIES

PHDwin

Spotfire

Tableau

Job description

Investment Banking - Technical Transaction Team, Energy - Associate Engineer

Houston, TX, United States

Job Information

• Job Identification 210612523
• Job Category Analysts
• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank
• Posting Date 2025-03-31, 05:07 p.m.
• Locations 600 Travis St, Houston, TX, 77002, US
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

As an Associate Engineer, you will be a key player in our business strategy and execution. You will participate in the "full cycle" of transactional execution including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing and formulating financial analysis through engineering software, preparing and presenting internal committee memoranda and client presentations. You will play a role in implementing the execution function including working with analysts and associates, as well as assisting more senior bankers. You will develop strong functional skills in the major areas of investment banking and will demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer who can generate and execute their own transactions. Working with a broader team in the region, you will be provided opportunities to be involved real‑time in transactions that may include travel.

Job Responsibilities

• Advise oil & gas clients on a variety of projects including M&A, A&D, and capital markets transactions
• Perform technical analysis and resource/valuation assessment for oil & gas assets across North America
• Perform economic modelling including production forecasting, type curve creation, inventory assessment, LOS analysis, review of commercial assumptions, etc.
• Be able to independently construct and maintain economic modeling software such as ARIES or PHDwin
• Perform a variety of technical analyses on completion trends, rig activity, depletion risk, well decline analysis, etc.
• Conduct market research from various platforms including Enverus, Woomdac, and Factset
• Maintain and update petroleum economics and reserves softwares and databases

Required capabilities, and skills

• Experience in technical evaluations of oil and gas assets across lower 48 conventional and unconventional play types
• Perform full field economic analysis leveraging prior experiences with cash flow analysis software (ARIES)
• Strong understanding of commonly used software programs such as Spotfire, Tableau, Excel, ArcGIS, QGIS and Microsoft Access
• Experience with fundamental reservoir engineering analysis such as decline curve analysis, LOE & commercial marketing analysis, type curve creation and competitor analysis
• Ability to generate and manage economic evaluation databases
• Perform technical data reviews unassisted (e.g. PDP forecasting, inventory assessment, type curves, LOS evaluations, geologic assessments)
• Working knowledge of sub‑surface geologic characteristics and showcase the ability to perform geologic assessments alongside the A&D team’s geologists
• Assist and guide the development of key marketing materials and execution of mandates
• Design, prepare and administer data room presentations and exhibit the ability to manage virtual data rooms
• Consistently be a team player and can work alongside motivated colleagues that express a willingness to be successful and are driven to win

Required qualifications

• 3-7 years of Petroleum Engineering experience conducting A&D evaluations
• Lower 48 unconventional reservoir evaluation experience is preferred
• Petroleum Engineering undergraduate degree is required
• Deep level of economic understanding of development field economics:
  • Type Curve & production forecasting, commercial LOS analysis, economic inputs and resulting outputs
• ARIES experience required, working understanding of PHDwin welcomed
• Spotfire experience required, working understanding of Tableau welcomed

Investment Banking (GIB)

Within Investment Banking, the firm works with a broad range of issuer clients, including corporations, institutions and governments, to provide comprehensive strategic advice, capital raising and risk management expertise. In-depth, industry‑specific expertise and regional market acumen enable our industry coverage teams to serve the evolving needs of clients around the world. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients motivates everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term relationships by taking a holistic and forward‑looking view on our relationships, and identifying ways to help clients achieve their most important business objectives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.