Research Analyst, Electrification (North America)

Research Analyst, Electrification (North America)

Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Position type: Full-Time Department:

Project Research Division Reports to: Sustainability Lead Date posted: January 26, 2024 Closing date: Open until filled

Are you passionate about guiding industry to reach their decarbonization and sustainability goals? Are you good at recognizing patterns in data and developing solutions to help in decision-making? Do you enjoy analytical research work while also being comfortable in a client-facing role?

ABOUT THE ROLE

Independent Project Analysis, Inc. (IPA) has an opening in our US office in Ashburn, VA, for a Research Analyst on the Sustainability team. Your primary focus will be on helping to develop pathways to decarbonize energy intensive industries through electrification. In this role, you will work with a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial team, leveraging our expertise and unmatched data, to advise clients on their energy transition and sustainability improvement journey.

The Research Analyst focuses on developing analytical products and frameworks that support our benchmarking business as well as targeted research to help industrial clients. This role is primarily focused on creating new capabilities that drive the company forward and help our clients navigate a changing world.

As such, the Research Analyst plays a lead role in IPA's innovation effort. This role's focus will be on developing a deep knowledge of electrification technologies for industrial decarbonization and using that knowledge to further IPA's offerings to industry.

IPA seeks a candidate for the Research Analyst position with strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity who is looking to grow into an industry thought leader.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The general responsibilities of this role include:

• Monitoring electrification technology and adoption readiness levels

• Characterizing the technical risk associated with renewable power-based systems and industrial electrification technologies

• Providing input to client technology development and management plans

• Conducting qualitative and quantitative research and translating it into clear insights and recommendations

• Developing reports and presentations, and delivering verbal (virtual or in-person) presentations to technical and business audiences

• Acting as an internal thought partner in shaping and developing strategy for long-term growth

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, particularly power systems engineering, is required; a master's degree is preferred

AND

2+ years of experience working in an Engineering or Operations group in the power, fuels, chemicals, or minerals industry

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position will involve approximately 10 to 15 percent travel.

Why IPA?

IPA is the preeminent global benchmarking and consultancy for capital projects. IPA guides capital-intensive organizations to establish the right combination of people, work process, and governance to maximize cost, schedule, safety, and operability performance.

We have a dataset of more than 22,000 capital projects as the basis of our work. Our clients are leading companies in the process, extractive, and technology sectors who conduct capital projects in the petroleum, minerals, infrastructure, chemicals, and renewables industries. IPA is committed to social and ethical responsibility and all global offices initiate or participate in local charity initiatives to support those in need.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, stable employment, and a long-term career path for professional growth and development. IPA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should complete the form below and include a cover letter, resume, and salary requirement. IPA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.