Emeryville, CA, US
Market Development MBA Intern
Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all.
Role Summary/Purpose
This internship role will drive progress and add immediate value to the Energy Storage and Optimization business at Wartsila by working on specific projects with the growth strategy team focused on US, or potentially global, energy storage market analysis, segmentation, and growth opportunity identification.
The location for this internship will be Emeryville, CA and will follow a hybrid work model.
3. Essential Responsibilities
This internship will focus on a small number of specific and timely projects, which could include:
• Conduct detailed segmentation of grid-scale energy storage market with a focus on competitor offerings, business models, and market positionings.
• Gather, process, and analyze data to support strategic planning and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop tools and dashboards to visualize data and inform business decisions.
• Evaluate product trends and innovations in the battery energy storage space, particularly around software-driven solutions.
• Develop product marketing strategy together with the Marketing team.
4. Qualifications/Requirements
• Currently pursuing MBA or equivalent (masters-level degree in economics, engineering, applied mathematics, business or a related field).
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, SharePoint, Confluence, Loop, Power BI.
• Ability to work independently with a high attention to detail and time management to produce high quality deliverables.
5. Desired Characteristics
• Engaging and enthusiastic about the energy transition
• Robust knowledge of the clean energy market, especially battery energy storage
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a passion for clean energy and sustainability.
6. Additional Information
• The candidate must be able to embrace a fast, dynamic and collegial environment, comfortable with adjusting quickly to changing priorities and apt at identifying improvements where needed.
Last application date: 05/02/2025
Why you and us:
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.
Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers
For applicants that reside in California, the hourly wage range is $24.13 - $34.00.
Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.
Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.
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