Energy Full-time

Global Head of Large Load and Grid Transformation Research

Wood Mackenzie

Posted

Jun 17, 2026

Location

Remote (US)

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Define and drive the large load research agenda covering data centers, EV charging, grid interconnection, load flexibility, and virtual power plants.
  • Lead modeling efforts for cost, revenue, and long-term load forecasts, ensuring methodology standardization across regional teams.
  • Drive AI adoption across research teams to improve accuracy, efficiency, and research quality.
  • Take commercial ownership of large load intelligence research, aligning with customer needs and pursuing growth opportunities.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role shapes the transformation of the energy grid by driving research on large load growth, data centers, and electrification, enabling a more sustainable and efficient power system.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • 10+ years of experience in the power industry, with at least three focused on data centers.
  • Deep understanding of data center industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, with a strong network of industry contacts.
  • Experience executing commercial strategies across marketing, sales, product, or other teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and numerical skills.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Compensation and benefits not specified in the posting.

About

Inside Wood Mackenzie

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights, and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape, guiding decisions of energy producers, utilities, financial institutions, and governments for over 50 years.