Job Description

ENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy in order to preserve the world’s natural resources.  We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality.

The Market Research Analyst will be responsible for providing up to date insights for the development and launch of new solutions and markets for the ENGIE Group Energy Solutions global business unit in North America. Primary responsibilities will include market research and sizing, identification and qualification of strategic partners, competitive analysis, and voice of client research contributing to the development of business cases for new launches. Responsibilities will also include monitoring the performance of launched solutions, and their continued value proposition in changing market conditions. 

This report to the Director of Solutions Innovation, in the Customer Development & Experience Team. This position will be located in ENGIE’s Chicago office, with a hybrid schedule of both in-office and work-from-home days. Candidates in Houston, Oakland, or another ENGIE office location will be considered. 

What you’ll do:

Market Research 

Conducts research through published reports and from primary sources to quantify market size and accessibility 
Collect and interpret information on competitor activities to support business development and marketing activities, and ensure ENGIE offers differentiated value 
Identify regulations impacting clients’ on-site energy and sustainability programs, and synthesize their impact on ENGIE offerings 
Identify potential strategic vendors and partners to support execution of go to market activities 
Support voice of the customer research for solution development

Solution and Market Monitoring 

Tracks, evaluates and communicates offering performance against objectives 
Coordinates with other departments to ensure collaboration and timely execution of solution and market launches 

Financial Planning  

Supports the development of high level business plans and business cases 
Contributes to the development of pricing strategies and offer structures 

What you bring:

Bachelor’s in Business, Energy-related field or Engineering, required (combination of education and relevant experience may be considered if assessed as equivalent)
 MBA preferred

A minimum of three (3) years of energy industry experience required, preferably in strategy, marketing, mergers & acquisition, product management, or solution development
Knowledge of energy markets, including utility rate structures and wholesale markets 
Experience with organizational energy and sustainability programs 
Experience evaluating impacts of policy and regulatory impacts on business models and revenue potential  
A preference will be given to industry experience in sustainability transition, cogeneration, solar, battery energy storage, resiliency, electric vehicles or smart cities  

Additional Information/Conditions:

Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
Ability to meet highest attendance requirement
Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to use personal compute
Ability to travel to conduct site visits
Ability to sit for long periods of time; most of the work for this position will be at a desk
Could involve some lifting

Why ENGIE?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.? ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. 

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.? All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.? ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.