Consulting Co-Op (Houston) Jan - Jun 2027

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. We deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain by fusing unparalleled proprietary data with sharp analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions globally, empowering customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence.

About the role

This opportunity is for penultimate year students 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 as they 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, the major challenges facing the natural resources sectors, how these sectors interrelate, and the strategies companies are adopting to tackle these challenges. You will have the opportunity to work across our five key consulting sectors: upstream, downstream, gas & LNG, metals & mining, and power and renewables.

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

Requirements

• Enrolled in a 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, or Management
• Currently in education and looking for a co-op placement between January - June 2027
• Demonstrated history of leveraging data to solve problems
• Strong collaboration skills and 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)
• Ability to remain flexible and take initiative
• Innate sense of curiosity and interest in the challenges facing the natural resources sectors

Wood Mackenzie follows a hybrid work structure; however, during 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.

Benefits

• Valuable work experience and a comprehensive insight into the work of a leading research organization
• Opportunity to contribute to a research project, enabling you to put theory into practice
• Encouragement to share your ideas
• Chance to learn new skills valuable to your future career
• Opportunities to engage in meaningful work and collaboration with international stakeholders
• Support, coaching, and training to kick-start 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 Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Sustainability initiatives, such as our partnership with Let’s Share the Sun.