Research Analyst - Large Loads (Data Centers and Industrial Demand)

Overview Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities, financial institutions and governments. By fusing proprietary data with analytical talent and Synoptic AI, we deliver an interconnected view of the value chain. Wood Mackenzie operates with a global team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries, breaking silos and connecting industries, markets and regions to help customers identify risk, spot opportunities and recalibrate strategy across time horizons. Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected WoodMac.com Wood Mackenzie Brand Video Wood Mackenzie Values Values Inclusive – we succeed together Trusting – we choose to trust each other Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused – we accelerate change Curious – we turn knowledge into action Job Description We are looking for a Research Analyst to join Wood Mackenzie’s Power & Renewables group, reporting to a Principal Analyst. The P&R team covers topics in the energy transition, including data centres, electrification, microgrids, and utility modernization. Our research and thought leadership inform strategies across the energy industry and support innovative business models during the energy transition. The analyst will support research and product development on large electric loads, including data centres, advanced manufacturing, and facility electrification. Responsibilities include evaluating and providing feedback on datasets, workflows and designs for product and policy data collection and analysis, leading to delivery of policy databases and client reports. The analyst will support the development of AI and data tools for sourcing and delivering large load data to clients. They will liaise between research, product and data teams to ensure tools serve WoodMac research and client needs. Experience in the data centre industry is not required, but familiarity with the technological, financial or commodity aspects of the power sector is expected. The analyst should be skilled at gathering, evaluating, and distilling large data sets into client-focused insights, with strong writing and editing of high-quality reports. Experience in project management and coordinating multiple teams is essential. The salary range for this position is $90K - $100K, base pay only and does not include short-term incentive compensation or commission. Base pay takes into account location, experience, qualifications and training. This base salary maps to the Primary Metropolitan Location. Responsibilities Become a subject matter expert on data centre technology, policy, energy supply, siting and deployment Drive and contribute to the development of AI-enabled data gathering tools, including identifying and vetting new data sources, and supporting data science teams in classifying and extracting data from documents Work closely with product and data teams to provide research input and expertise in the development of new platforms and tools Conduct hands-on research, including tracking policy, market and regulatory developments pertaining to large loads, and tracking large load projects themselves Contribute to team-wide research insights and deliver individual reports, from content development to practical client recommendations Support Wood Mackenzie clients upon request and assist with customer acquisition and retention Support Wood Mackenzie’s consulting team on large load-related engagements Travel infrequently, but as necessary, to clients, conferences and other Wood Mackenzie offices Qualifications 3+ years of industry or research experience in the power sector or an adjacent industry The knowledge base to quickly gain expertise in the financial, policy, technology, and energy dimensions of large loads, particularly data centers Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in engineering, energy, economics, finance, or policy Willingness to dive into any task, including hands-on data gathering, parsing regulatory documents, or guiding and QAing the efforts of data analysts Ability to leverage AI tools for efficiency while maintaining accuracy of the final product Excellent organizational skills and ability to drive projects with multiple collaborators Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to craft data-driven visuals Strong evaluative instincts and comfort validating product deliverables Clear communication and ability to work independently, self-direct, and stay flexible Experience or comfort working alongside product, data, or other non-research internal teams Nice to have Experience in the data center or power generation development industry Experience as a research analyst with publications and presentations Technical capabilities in Python, databases, and AI tool development Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. 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