At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. 

We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. This is reflected in our commitment to engage, hire, and retain bright, committed people to work in partnership within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities.

We are currently looking for a full-time E&P / Upstream Engineer in Houston, TX.

Job Functions:

• Serve as the technical liaison and complement to the E&P / Upstream investment banking team on all production and engineering matters

• Analyze and extrapolate technical trends and future market conditions, assessing their implications for covered companies

• Develop recommendations and prepare documentation to support development and production engineering

• Provide technical expertise on emerging areas and plays within the E&P / Upstream sector

• Assist in verifying the accuracy of costs and estimates of production capacity evaluations

• Conduct well performance analysis, diagnostics and well surveillance

• Production, injection data management for daily data reporting and analysis

• Identify potential risks and develop strategies for risk mitigation

• Interface with the Midstream investment banking team on all production and engineering matters

Requirements:

• B.S. in an Engineering Discipline

• Petroleum/Reservoir Engineer with three or more years of experience; operational experience a plus

• Experience in third-party reserve reporting

• Background in drilling well assessments

• US / Domestic Onshore experience; International experience not required

• Strategic planning experience

• Exceptional technical analysis capabilities

• Excellent critical thinking and trend analysis skills

• Proficient in written communication

• Proficient in Excel, Access and PowerPoint

• Willingness to travel on a limited basis

• Comfortable collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team

• Strong communication and listening skills

• Significant proficiency with ARIES, ComboCurve, and Spotfire

Our investment banking clients have access to unparalleled guidance through our deep product and sector expertise and ready access to global capital. We take pride in providing our clients with thoughtful advice and diligent execution, no matter the economic environment. Our investment banking group partners with corporate clients and financial sponsors to provide advisory and financing services related to mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, private placements, restructuring and corporate & venture services. We offer in-depth knowledge and industry relationships in our core sectors of chemicals, consumer, services & industrials, energy & power, financial services, healthcare and technology. Learn more about our investment banking team here.

Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employee’s health, well-being, our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond here.

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $200,000 - $275,000 per year.  Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors.  This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.

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