Consulting Co-Op (July - December 2026) - Boston

Wood Mackenzie • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most. WoodMac.com Wood Mackenzie Brand Video Wood Mackenzie 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 This opportunity is best suited for candidates who are looking for a 6-month placement starting in July 2026. Our Consulting division offers a powerful combination of natural resources expertise and commercial consulting skills, partnering with clients to provide actionable recommendations that deliver results as they begin to navigate the challenges of the energy and materials transitions. This co-op placement will help you gain an understanding of the commercial drivers in the energy sector and understand the major challenges facing the natural resources sectors, how these sectors interrelate, and what strategies companies are adopting to tackle these challenges. Co-ops will have the opportunity to work across our 5 key consulting sectors which include upstream, downstream, gas & LNG, metals & mining, and power and renewables.

Requirements

• Enrolled in bachelor’s or master’s program related to one of the following degrees: Political Science, Economics, International Affairs, International Business, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Management
• Looking for a co-op placement between July – December 2026
• Demonstrated history of leveraging data to solve problems.
• Wood Mackenzie follows a hybrid work structure, however, during the duration of this co-op placement, the successful candidate would highly benefit from being in the office frequently with the team and their line manager.
• 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.
• Strong collaboration skills
• The ability to creatively problem-solve
• An analytical mind and eye for detail
• Great written and verbal communication
• Willingness to learn about our business from the ground up
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel in particular).
• An ability to remain flexible and take initiative
• An innate sense of curiosity and interest in the challenges facing the natural resources sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop your technical skills by immersing yourself in meaningful projects.
• Our project range so you could be involved with building, analyzing and presenting datasets, as well as developing supporting tools.
• Lifecycle carbon analysis of renewable technologies
• Desktop research exploring Gas & LNG pipeline developments
• Examine commodity market fundamentals (supply, demand, price) for base metals and battery raw materials
• Collaborate closely with the global team of experienced analysts and consultants to understand how to approach industry challenges.
• Gaining insight into how our different teams (Research, Data, Technology, Sales, Marketing and more) all collaborate to create and deliver value for our clients.
• Start building your professional network to kickstart your future career in consulting.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees