Reservoir Engineer - Power, Energy and Infrastructure

Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.

Through our financial advisory business, Lazard advises clients around the world on strategic and financial matters including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, capital structure and capital raising. Our client relationships are built on trust and discretion. As the world’s largest advisory-focused firm, we have exceptional depth of expertise across industry sectors and geographies. We value the rich diversity that comes from blending local perspective with our global network.

Lazard is seeking a Reservoir Engineer to join the Power, Energy and Infrastructure team in Houston, Texas. This position will require independent and entrepreneurial workflows with investment bankers, technical personnel and clients to execute on M&A, A&D and other strategic advisory initiatives. The position offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the success of a premier independent advisory firm and provide engineering expertise to oil and gas clients across the globe.

We’ll trust you to:

• Perform upstream technical diligence and reserves analyses for live deals and business development opportunities.
• Work closely with corporate finance and third-party consultants to prepare technical marketing materials and help lead day-to-day process execution of live deals.
• Prepare upstream volume and cash flow forecasts supporting DCF models and financial summaries for clients, utilizing reserves economic applications as required (e.g. ARIES).
• Conduct deep-dive industry research with available data providers to prepare commercial basin studies and company benchmarking analyses across public and private E&Ps both domestically and internationally.
• Lead engineering technicians and third-party consultant workflows to manage reserves databases for multiple concurrent client engagements.
• Present technical work with high confidence and professionalism to executive-level clients and counterparties.
• Attend business development events, training and conferences as required to expand technical depth and support commercial efforts of the firm.

You’ll need to have:

• 8+ years of experience (E&P operator experience required; banking / A&D experience preferred)
• Engineering degree (Petroleum Engineering preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical execution of buy-side/sell-side engagements
• Strong quantitative background and analytical skills
• Exceptional Excel modeling & PowerPoint building skills with strict attention to detail
• Expert with reserves database software (ARIES, ComboCurve, PHDWin)
• Proficient with Enverus, Wood Mackenzie, Spotfire, Tableau
• High level of responsiveness with a superior work ethic and accountability
• Exceptional written/verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills (public speaking experience a plus)

What we offer:

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

Does this sound like you?

Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.

Inclusion at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.

Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades.

The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential and our collective success. #LI-EF1