Sustainability Research Fellow at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a 1-year Sustainability Research Fellow to work for a company at the leading edge of Sustainability, Energy Management & Decarbonization. This position can be based in any of our Boston or Andover MA, Dallas TX, Chicago IL or Raleigh NC Hub locations. In this opportunity, you will sit within the Research team in the Decarbonization Office for Digital Energy, with high visibility across multiple business divisions where you will be interfacing with technical experts in Energy Management and sustainability.

What do you get to do in this position?

This person will be a key team member in accelerating Schneider Electric's global building decarbonization efforts backed by science-based research.

• This position provides an opportunity to lead a research project to advance a critical topic related to Decarbonization or Sustainability efforts within the Decarbonization Office. This project is expected to engage in both lateral and vertical thinking to expand the capabilities, deepen the knowledge, or amplify the messaging of the Decarbonization Office in a way that impacts the Office long after the Fellowship has concluded. The Fellow is also expected to support ongoing research and publications by others within the Decarbonization Office.


• The Decarbonization Office for Digital Energy collaborates on topics relating to sustainability across all divisions of Energy Management and the Global Sustainability Strategy team. This position will be exposed to all facets of sustainability within the Decarbonization Office functions.

• Participate in research projects to validate and quantify sustainability metrics associated with Digital Energy products and offers, including Operational and Scope 3 carbon benefits.


• Perform quantitative analysis with large datasets and prepare effective graphic communication of results.


• Prepare and present written and oral reports for key project milestones and results to management, highlighting specific actionable conclusions to shape market strategy.


• Perform ad hoc missions to support ongoing research efforts as requested by other members of the Research Team. These missions are likely to be wide-ranging. Some examples include on-site sensor installation, literature reviews in scientific publications on novel topics, or the creation of data processing workflows.

Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, data science, engineering, or related field. Master's degree or PhD experience preferred.


• Strong analytical research and written, oral, and visual communication skills.


• Excellent MS PowerPoint, Excel and Teams skills. Ability to work in Tableau, computer programming languages, or PowerBI


• Driven self-starter who can execute in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.


• A self-organized fast learner who exhibits strong curiosity about the mechanisms behind how environmental systems operate. A passion about climate change, GHG emissions, circular economy, environmental justice, air quality, or related topics is a must.


• Ability to synthesize information on topics from multiple sources to make meaningful recommendations.


• A collaborative mindset and ability to communicate from a position of deep expertise with both expert and non-expert audiences. International, multicultural mindset and approach.


• Data analytics and research background. Experience in sustainability data and reporting, particularly carbon emissions calculations, is preferred.


• Other: Knowledge of environmental compliance regulation or previous research project management are a plus.


• You do not require sponsorship now or in the future for a work visa


• You are already located near one of our US hubs

We recognize that skills and competencies manifest in many ways and that research processes and training vary across disciplines. Even if you do not necessarily meet all the formal requirements listed, we encourage you to apply for the position. Successful applicants will be open to multiple perspectives, embrace uncertainty and innovation, and demonstrate learning agility.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

€34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
135 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color , gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a 1-year Sustainability Research Fellow to work for a company at the leading edge of Sustainability, Energy Management & Decarbonization. This position can be based in any of our Boston or Andover MA, Dallas TX, Chicago IL or Raleigh NC Hub locations. In this opportunity, you will sit within the Research team in the Decarbonization Office for Digital Energy, with high visibility across multiple business divisions where you will be interfacing with technical experts in Energy Management and sustainability.

What do you get to do in this position?

This person will be a key team member in accelerating Schneider Electric's global building decarbonization efforts backed by science-based research.

• This position provides an opportunity to lead a research project to advance a critical topic related to Decarbonization or Sustainability efforts within the Decarbonization Office. This project is expected to engage in both lateral and vertical thinking to expand the capabilities, deepen the knowledge, or amplify the messaging of the Decarbonization Office in a way that impacts the Office long after the Fellowship has concluded. The Fellow is also expected to support ongoing research and publications by others within the Decarbonization Office.


• The Decarbonization Office for Digital Energy collaborates on topics relating to sustainability across all divisions of Energy Management and the Global Sustainability Strategy team. This position will be exposed to all facets of sustainability within the Decarbonization Office functions.

• Participate in research projects to validate and quantify sustainability metrics associated with Digital Energy products and offers, including Operational and Scope 3 carbon benefits.


• Perform quantitative analysis with large datasets and prepare effective graphic communication of results.


• Prepare and present written and oral reports for key project milestones and results to management, highlighting specific actionable conclusions to shape market strategy.


• Perform ad hoc missions to support ongoing research efforts as requested by other members of the Research Team. These missions are likely to be wide-ranging. Some examples include on-site sensor installation, literature reviews in scientific publications on novel topics, or the creation of data processing workflows.

Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, data science, engineering, or related field. Master's degree or PhD experience preferred.


• Strong analytical research and written, oral, and visual communication skills.


• Excellent MS PowerPoint, Excel and Teams skills. Ability to work in Tableau, computer programming languages, or PowerBI


• Driven self-starter who can execute in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.


• A self-organized fast learner who exhibits strong curiosity about the mechanisms behind how environmental systems operate. A passion about climate change, GHG emissions, circular economy, environmental justice, air quality, or related topics is a must.


• Ability to synthesize information on topics from multiple sources to make meaningful recommendations.


• A collaborative mindset and ability to communicate from a position of deep expertise with both expert and non-expert audiences. International, multicultural mindset and approach.


• Data analytics and research background. Experience in sustainability data and reporting, particularly carbon emissions calculations, is preferred.


• Other: Knowledge of environmental compliance regulation or previous research project management are a plus.


• You do not require sponsorship now or in the future for a work visa


• You are already located near one of our US hubs

We recognize that skills and competencies manifest in many ways and that research processes and training vary across disciplines. Even if you do not necessarily meet all the formal requirements listed, we encourage you to apply for the position. Successful applicants will be open to multiple perspectives, embrace uncertainty and innovation, and demonstrate learning agility.