About the role#
This 6-month co-op placement offers students an introduction to the commercial drivers and challenges within the energy and natural resources sectors. You will work across our 5 key consulting sectors, including upstream, downstream, gas and LNG, metals and mining, and power and renewables. This role provides an opportunity to gain experience while working alongside a global team of analysts and consultants.
What you'll do#
- Build, analyze, and present datasets and supporting tools.
- Conduct desktop research exploring Gas and LNG pipeline developments.
- Examine commodity market fundamentals, including supply, demand, and price for base metals and battery raw materials.
- Collaborate with our global team to understand how to approach industry challenges.
- Engage in projects such as lifecycle carbon analysis of renewable technologies.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Political Science, Economics, International Affairs, International Business, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Management.
- Availability for a co-op placement from January through June 2027.
- A demonstrated history of using data to solve problems.
- Strong collaboration skills, an analytical mindset, and attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
- Legal right to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position based in Houston, Texas.
- The role is on-site, and you will work frequently from the office with your team and line manager.
About Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie provides analytics, insights, and data for the energy and natural resources sectors. The company serves governments, financial institutions, and energy producers. It operates with a staff of 2,687 experts across 30 countries. The firm maintains its headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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