Consulting Co-Op (Houston) Jan - Jun 2027

Wood Mackenzie • Houston, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This opportunity is for penultimate year students who are looking for a 6-month placement starting in January 2027. 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
• Currently in education and looking for a co-op placement between January - June 2027
• Demonstrated history of leveraging data to solve problems.
• Applicants must have the legal Right to Work in the country this role is based in.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop your technical skills by immersing yourself in meaningful projects.
• Be involved with building, analyzing and presenting datasets, as well as developing supporting tools.
• Collaborate closely with the global team of experienced analysts and consultants to understand how to approach industry challenges.
• Gain insight into how 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed