Grid Edge Intern - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Wood Mackenzie

Wood Mackenzie

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Company Description

Wood Mackenzie empowers our customers to overcome the world's toughest challenges and accelerate the world's transition to a more sustainable energy future.

For 50 years our global research, analytics, and consultancy business, has provided the quality data, analytics, and insights our customers rely on to inspire their decision-making.

Work alongside some of the most inspiring people in Energy, Natural Resources and Technology, and influence decisions that could change the world.

Are you ready to transform the way we power our planet?

Learn more here or watch a short video here

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Combining our deep knowledge of solar, wind, storage, and grid technologies, with our global power modelling and analysis capabilities, our Wood Mackenzie Power and Renewables team deliver advice that inform and support our clients' decisions in the complex and rapidly changing electric power industry.

Located globally, we provide research and analysis that help our clients actively pursue the energy transition.

About the role:

Dive into analyses of some of the most cutting-edge topics of the energy transition by working alongside analysts on our Grid Edge research team.

Contribute to original research on EV charging, microgrids, grid modernization, and virtual power plants, helping the world's leading companies advance their strategic thinking on the power sector.

Learn from our experts while building a foundation for a career in energy innovation.

In this role you will get:

Valuable work experience and a comprehensive insight into the work of a leading research organisation
The opportunity to contribute to a research project, enabling you to put theory into practice
The encouragement to share your ideas
The chance to learn new skills that will be valuable to you in your future career

Qualifications:

Requirements:

Studying towards a Bachelor's degree or professional qualification with a quantitative, statistical, energy and/or economics focus.

Applicants must have the legal Right to Work in the country this role is based in. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for

Strong collaboration skills
The ability to creatively problemsolve
Great written and verbal communication
The ability to work with and organize complex data
Experience with Excel and ideally databases, including SQL
A genuine interest in clean energy technologies and the willingness to dive into complex documents, such as utility regulatory filings and vendor technology specifications

Additional Information

At Wood Mackenzie, you will have opportunities to engage in meaningful work and collaboration with international stakeholders; creating a positive and lasting impact; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career.

We are committed to supporting our people to Thrive.

We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.

WoodMackers have regular opportunities to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Sustainability initiatives such as our partnership with Let's Share the Sun.

Wood Mackenzie Values