Principal Origination

EQT is one of the United States' leading producers of natural gas and the first traditional energy company of scale in the world to achieve Net Zero on a Scope 1 and Scope 2 basis.

From the office to the field, the #EQTeam is fueling the future. Power your potential with us.

At EQT, we are making strides toward becoming the best producer by creating long-term value for all stakeholders, including employees, landowners, communities, industry partners and investors. Our vision is to evolve EQT into a modern, connected, digitally enabled organization.

With an incredibly collaborative culture and a determined, progressive workplace, EQT was both named a National Top Workplace, as well as one of Pittsburgh's Best Places to Work!

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The Principal Origination responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee deal origination and business development efforts throughout the entire US and abroad, with primary focus on the Gulf Coast region.


• Develop and maintain a network of contacts within the energy industry, including natural gas consumers, LNG operators, International LNG consumers, power generators, and pipeline & storage operators.


• Conduct market research to identify potential new business opportunities.


• Willing and able to reach out to potential clients and partners to introduce EQT.


• Develop value-add strategies around our existing firm transportation & storage portfolio. This may involve releasing existing capacity and/or adding new capacity in new regions.


• Structure & execute complex transactions that create value for both EQT and our customers.


• Business Development of new trading counterparties, LNG operators, International LNG buyers, pipelines and storage operators.


• Develop new product/service offerings.


• Able to perform basic analysis and financial modeling to assess the value-add of a particular proposal.


• Coordinate seasonal customer-generated RFP responses.


• Develop and coordinate EQT-generated RFPs.


• Manage NAESB, ISDA, MSPA, KYC request process with potential new customers.


• Houstin Hybrid.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field. 


• Minimum of 10 years of origination experience in the Gulf Coast region.


• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Proven track record in structured deal-making and strong experience developing and maintaining professional industry relationships.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Master’s degree in business, finance or engineering preferred.


• Excellent sales & communication skills.


• Ability to effectively present proposals to Senior level executives both internally and externally.


• Able to structure & execute complex, long-term “win-win” agreements.

Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.

EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.