.Principal Analyst - Grid Edge 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. Wood Mackenzie Values Inclusive – we succeed togetherTrusting – we choose to trust each otherCustomer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisionsFuture Focused – we accelerate changeCurious – we turn knowledge into action We are looking for a Principal Analyst to join the Grid Edge research team within Wood Mackenzie's Power & Renewables practice. The Grid Edge team consists of leading analysts covering some of the most cutting-edge topics in the energy transition, including transportation and building electrification, microgrids, distributed energy resource participation in wholesale and retail markets, demand flexibility, and grid modernization. Our research and thought leadership inform the strategies of key players throughout the energy industry, driving innovative business models while hastening the energy transition. The analyst will be a subject matter expert on data centers, helping to lead the Grid Edge team's North American coverage of that topic. This ranges from data center capital deployment and project tracking to load growth and on-site energy management. The analyst will establish and maintain relationships with data center investors, developers, operators and technology providers to stay at the forefront of industry developments. They will also maintain relationships with utilities to track the power supply side of the industry, including interconnection queues. Through hands-on research they will publish reports, develop and maintain data sets, and provide critical intelligence that informs the strategies of developers, investors, utilities, and other power sector stakeholders