Job description
We are looking for analytically driven early-career professionals to join our Americas consulting team as we expand in Houston and New York.
Our consulting engagements 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 of projects you may work on:
- Asset valuation for downstream product terminal
- Market studies for high-profile energy IPOs (Fervo, Flowco)
- Frontier exploration benchmarking for oil and gas majors
- Long-term strategy for integrated US solar module manufacturer
- Renewable fuels adoption strategy for maritime sector
- Assessment of US-based methane fee and impact on upstream suppliers
Our Americas consulting teams are based in Houston, Texas and New York, New York. We are hiring students for Summer 2027 with graduation in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day:
- Collaborate with team members to plan and execute project workstreams, often using Microsoft Excel and internal Rystad products to manipulate and forecast data
- Prepare client-ready presentations, using Microsoft PowerPoint and additional visualization tools
- Communicate with internal team members and external stakeholders on relevant findings, methodologies, and next steps
- Leverage AI to streamline workflows across data manipulation and analysis
Occasional workflows:
- Map geospatial information using GIS programs
- Build models and analyze large data sets in python
- Develop client-side products and market reports in collaboration with the Analysis department
- Support the commercial team with business development related to ongoing 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 urgency to deliver results within client-driven timeframes. You will work primarily at the Rystad Energy office you are based in but may travel to client sites as required.
Desired Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative or other relevant field (engineering, economics, energy policy, etc), graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
- 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 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 of energy markets, technologies, and policy
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
- Strong teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Application process
Please include a cover letter, resume/CV and other relevant documents when you upload your application. All applications must be sent exclusively via our portal.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Rystad Energy is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.
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About this role
About Rystad Energy
Company Overview
Rystad Energy
HeadquartersOslo, Norway
Founded2004
SizeApproximately 600 employees (source: rystadenergy.com). The company remains privately held with no publicly detailed key shareholders beyond founder Jarand Rystad.
What They Do
Rystad Energy is an independent energy research and business intelligence firm that covers the full energy spectrum, including oil and gas, renewables, energy transition, and carbon markets. Founded in 2004, the company has evolved into a world-leading analysis and consultancy provider, offering data, projections, and advice to support client planning amid the energy transition (source: rystadenergy.com). Their core focus lies in energy research and business intelligence, providing analytics, tools, and advisory services across the entire energy value chain. This includes oil and gas exploration and production, renewables, energy services, and carbon markets (source: highperformr.ai).
Projects & Track Record
As a research and intelligence firm, Rystad Energy does not execute renewable energy projects like solar farms or wind installations. Instead, it supports the sector through data-driven insights on renewables integration, supply chains, and transition dynamics (source: highperformr.ai). The company’s track record centers on analytical deliverables such as global energy datasets and forecasts rather than physical infrastructure. Ongoing efforts involve continuous expansion of data coverage to all energy sources and proprietary tool development tailored to client regions (source: rystadenergy.com).
Recent Developments
In the last two years, Rystad Energy has emphasized team growth and positioning for energy transition advisory, reaching a milestone of approximately 600 employees and expanding its network of 28 offices worldwide (source: rystadenergy.com). Although no major contracts, acquisitions, or funding rounds have been detailed, the company continues to strengthen its leadership for global growth. Jarand Rystad's keynote appearances at significant events underscore the firm's thought leadership in the energy sector (source: summit.norwegianafrican.no).
Working There
Rystad Energy offers a variety of roles across research, analysis, data science, product development, consulting, sales, and corporate functions, leveraging its diverse team of approximately 600 employees from over 60 nationalities (source: rystadenergy.com). Hiring occurs at its global offices, including the Oslo headquarters and locations in Houston, London, and Singapore. The company culture emphasizes a collaborative environment that fosters innovation, with a focus on shaping the future of energy through a talented workforce (source: highperformr.ai).
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