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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER – Oil & Gas

Fort Worth, Texas

A dynamic and forward-looking oil & gas company is seeking an accomplished Business Development Engineer with a strong background in reserves engineering. This strategic role will focus on identifying, analyzing, and recommending high-value acquisition opportunities throughout the Lower 48, with a particular emphasis on the Permian Basin. Reporting to the VP of Corporate Development, the successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the company’s growth strategy.

What’s Offered:

• Highly competitive salary
• Annual Bonus & Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Generous PTO & Comprehensive Benefits
• Flexible Work Option: Work From Home one day per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal Flow Evaluation: Proactively track, screen, and assess incoming acquisition opportunities against corporate benchmarks, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Market & Competitor Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends by analyzing competitor data, development strategies, and activity across multiple basins to pinpoint and pursue new opportunities.
• Basin Activity Monitoring: Establish and maintain robust processes for tracking basin-level activities, identifying emerging opportunities, and converting market intelligence into actionable insights.
• Economic Assessment: Conduct thorough economic evaluations, including LOS/LOE, OpEx, differentials, and other cost parameters to guide sound investment decisions.
• Reservoir & Well Performance: Interpret well results considering geologic targets, reservoir fluids, completion designs, flowback data, and artificial lift methods to optimize asset performance projections.
• Market Intelligence Reporting: Develop and maintain a comprehensive A&D Marketplace Report, synthesizing recent transactions and trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Transaction Management: Collaborate closely with the A&D Team, prioritizing deal evaluations, coordinating due diligence, and managing workflows for acquisitions, divestitures, and trades.
• Asset Review & Divestiture: Lead internal reviews of existing assets to identify potential divestiture candidates and facilitate the marketing and sale of these assets through the appropriate channels.
• Executive & Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare presentations and reports for executive leadership and external partners, effectively communicating the value propositions of identified opportunities.
• Technical Proposals: Assist in assessing, designing, and developing technical proposals and asset acquisition offers, ensuring alignment with company objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering.
• Experience:
  • Proven A&D experience identifying, analyzing, and recommending acquisition opportunities.
  • Demonstrated expertise in reserves engineering from an operating company, including reserves, reservoir, development, and/or planning roles.
• Regional Expertise: Must have L48 Basin experience; Permian/Delaware Basin expertise is highly preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in managing and analyzing large datasets; proficiency in reserves/economics software (ComboCurve, PHDWin, or Aries) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical Tools: Experience with various analytics software is a plus.
• Soft Skills: A self-starter with strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.

 If you’re ready to leverage your technical expertise and strategic mindset to drive meaningful growth in a dynamic, team-focused environment, we invite you to apply for this outstanding opportunity.

About J MAR & Associates – Celebrating 30 Years in Recruiting:

For over three decades, J MAR & Associates has been a trusted leader in placing top-tier talent across the energy, manufacturing, distribution, and professional services sectors. Our proven track record reflects a commitment to excellence, integrity, and strategic growth. Learn more about our legacy and success at https://jmarassociates.com/about/.