Management Consultant (Energy) - Fall 2026

Rystad Energy•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rystad Energy is seeking analytically driven early-career professionals to join its Americas consulting team, with expansion in Houston and New York. The consulting engagements cover a wide range 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 include asset valuation for downstream product terminals, market studies for energy IPOs, frontier exploration benchmarking for oil and gas majors, long-term strategy for solar module manufacturers, renewable fuels adoption strategy for the maritime sector, and assessment of US-based methane fees. The Americas consulting teams are based in Houston, Texas, and New York, New York, with hiring for early career professionals to start in Fall 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field (engineering, economics, energy policy, etc).
0–3 years of experience in energy, consulting, or a related field.
Experience using Microsoft Office for modeling and data visualization (Excel, PowerPoint).
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.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Rystad Energy is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Python, GIS, SQL, or other quantification and visualization software is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Structure and break down ambiguous problems.
Perform quantitative analysis.
Produce reports.
Deliver recommendations.
Operate with urgency to deliver results within client-driven timeframes.
Work primarily at the Rystad Energy office but may travel to client sites as required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package and bonus plan.
100% employer-paid healthcare (medical, dental, vision) premiums for you and your family.
401(k) employer match up to 5%.
20 days of PTO plus federal holidays.
Industry-leading 18 weeks of paid maternity leave.
Hybrid-flexible work environment, with a minimum of 3 days in office per week.
A global business culture with international development opportunities.
Strong mentorship programs, with frequent exposure to senior leadership.
A diverse, dynamic, entrepreneurial, and highly skilled working environment.
Team building at various international locations.