Careers

Bluefield Research is seeking a dynamic person who wants to take a leading role in water analysis for the U.S. and Canada markets. In this pivotal role, the person will be responsible for guiding a team of water experts in delivering market-leading insights and real-time support to an expanding roster of clients. 

Our research team, known for producing high-quality, data-backed research in a rapidly changing environment– shaped by climate, competitive strategies, and policies– is looking for someone with a combination of strong industry insights, leadership capabilities, and an insatiable curiosity about markets and business strategies.

This is a great opportunity to be a thought leader in a business-to-business environment, backed by a unique product (i.e., market data & insights) for companies focusing on a critically important industry (i.e., municipal and industrial water, wastewater, and stormwater management). 

Become a thought leader in water…

• Team Leadership: Guide and support a team of analysts to consistently deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and client workshops.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends and developments influencing critical analyses of industry trends, outcomes, sensitivities, and potentially disruptive factors across the municipal and industrial markets.
• Client Support: Provide day-to-day support to corporate insight clients, ensuring maximization of our products, including alignment of deliverables with and client workflows and needs.
• Project Management: Develop and lead transparent project plans that consider timelines, resource allocations, and potential challenges. Most importantly, take ownership to ensure that the respective team members stay on course.
• Collaboration: Cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages open communication, mutual respect, and a shared sense of purpose among team members.
• Sales Support: Collaborate with the sales team to engage prospective clients, promoting Bluefield’s offerings. This includes client workshops, webinars, speaking engagements, and associated travel. 
• Industry Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, identifying opportunities for new business and revenue growth.

Show off your skills and experience:

• 3+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating a solid understanding of water, energy, infrastructure, or market research fields.
• Demonstrated interest in business and company strategies will set you apart.
• Proficiency with MS applications required (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Qlik, Sisense) is a benefit.
• Strong attention to detail and effective organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel for client meetings, conferences, and sales trips.

The Basics:

• College or University degree required; Graduate degree, MBA or business degree is preferred.
• Experience in start-up company culture is preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. 
• This is a full time position. Open to candidates located in Boston or San Francisco areas.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare insurance, including dental and vision.
• Three weeks of vacation plus public holidays.
• Paid time off for illness.
• ~12 public holidays.
• 401k investment plan with matching.
• Opportunities for upward mobility in a start-up culture.
• Compensation package (base salary plus performance-related pay) will be commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume (PDF) to careers@bluefieldresearch.com. Please include the position title in the subject line.

Only qualified candidates will receive a response.

Join the forefront of addressing one of the most critical challenges facing our planet today: water management for agriculture. With agriculture consuming over 70% of freshwater in the U.S., the need for innovative solutions and efficient water management has never been more pressing. The global agricultural sector, currently valued at US$5 trillion, is ripe for a transformation driven by climate-related events, groundbreaking technologies, and disruptive business models.

Bluefield Research is seeking a visionary analyst to spearhead our efforts in identifying and analyzing the water-related challenges and opportunities within the agricultural industry and associated industrial markets. 

As a thought leader in this space, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of water for Bluefield clients and drive our business forward in this rapidly evolving sector. Embrace this chance to make a lasting impact on one of the most pressing issues facing communities, governments and industry, while propelling your career to new heights.

Become a thought leader in water…

• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, outcomes, sensitivities, and potentially disruptive factors impacting water management for agriculture opportunities in North America.
• Company Insights: Keep pace with changing business strategies of the leading companies in water for agriculture, from smart irrigation vendors to blue-chip agricultural firms, influencing water management.  
• Data Collection: Work with Bluefield’s data team to identify relevant water for agriculture data sets and apply our research methodology to carry out forecasting and other data exercises.
• Client Support: Provide support to research and consulting teams on inquiries related to agriculture in North America as needed.
• Industry Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, identifying opportunities for new business and revenue growth.
• Business Development: Collaborate with the sales team help identify companies and drive business development efforts in the water for agriculture space. This may include client workshops, webinars, speaking engagements, and industry conferences.

Show off your skills and experience:

• 2-5 years relevant experience, within the water management, agriculture, infrastructure, engineering, or market research fields, preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in water resources, agriculture (smart irrigation, vertical farming, etc.), business or company strategies will set you apart.
• Proficiency with MS applications required (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Qlik, Sisense) is preferred.
• A keen attention to detail and highly effective organization skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, prospects and industry stakeholders.
• Self-starter who is also team player that works well with others.
• Flexible to travel to clients and industry conferences, as needed.

The Basics:

• College or University degree, required; MBA or business degree, preferred
• Background in agriculture or water management resources is a plus
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. 
• We are seeking candidates based in the San Francisco Bay area or in Boston.

Benefits:

• A smart, fun, growing team
• Health insurance coverage plans (i.e., health, dental, vision)
• Three weeks of vacation per year
• Paid time off (sickness and health)
• ~12 Public Holidays determined annually
• Retirement plan (401k) with investment matching
• Upward mobility in a start-up culture that allows for potential a role in management with demonstrated success

Please submit cover letter and resume (PDF) to careers@bluefieldresearch.com. Please be sure to include the position title in the subject line.

Only qualified candidates will receive a response.

Interested in making a difference and helping organizations identify and address strategic opportunities in water?

The Consultant position supports Bluefield’s custom research activities by collecting, analyzing, and presenting data trends and market shifts across the water industry for a specific project scope and client. This opportunity, which is project-based, is ideal for those seeking to build their knowledge and develop expertise in global water and business strategies. It is also a demonstrated stepping stone to a full time position.  

Navigate global water strategies and competitive landscapes:

• Support Bluefield team with data collection, analysis, and presentations for clients.
• Develop clear research and forecasting methodologies that can be applied to market sizings and outlooks.
• Develop and maintain a strong level of curiosity about the regulatory, technology, and competitive drivers influencing the global water industry
• Interact with industry players via primary research activities to identify key data inputs and market perspectives to support strategy discussions
• Demonstrate a knowledge and expertise of the water sector, water technology, and market opportunities within project framework during workshops and client meetings
• Think outside the box to deliver thought provoking insights to colleagues and clients.

Show off your education, skills, and experience.

• Undergraduate degree required; a Graduate Degree is a strong benefit
• 2-5 years relevant experience, within the water, infrastructure, or market research sectors is preferred
• Proficiency with MS applications required (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); experience with database platforms such as Tableau, Sisense, PowerBI is a benefit
• A keen attention to detail and highly effective organization skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Fluency in English required and at least one other language is preferred
• Willingness to work on a flexible project-to-project basis. Our most successful team members begin collaboration on short term projects that leads to a permanent position.

• Upward mobility in a start-up culture that allows for potential a role in full-time project management with demonstrated success.
• The compensation package (base salary, plus performance related pay) will be commensurate with experience.
• Ongoing collaboration with Bluefield’s team of water experts in Chicago, Boston, Paris, Barcelona, New York, and San Francisco.
• Access to “blue chip” clients and their perspectives on the changing water market.
• Mentoring and guidance in delivering best in class research methodologies – from data collection, analysis, and presentations.

Please submit cover letter and resume (PDF) to careers@bluefieldresearch.com. Please be sure to include the position title in the subject line.

Only qualified candidates will receive a response.

Summary: The Bluefield internship focuses on supporting our insight service clients through data and trend analysis, developing reports and presentations for clients, and being part of a team. This is an excellent and proven opportunity for candidates seeking to build their knowledge and experience in the global water markets.

Forge a new path in the rapidly changing water landscape:

• Learn about many of the critical factors shaping municipal and industrial water management, from policies to company strategies
• Build-out and maintain project and company databases that demonstrate emerging trends and market shifts
• Interact with industry players and government agencies to identify key data inputs and market perspectives to support strategy discussions
• Initiate and produce PowerPoint presentations that help clients and colleagues make more informed decisions
• Demonstrate to research team members a growing knowledge and expertise of the water sector, water technology, and market opportunities
• Build an understanding of the regulatory, technology and competitive landscape of the water industry and the development market

Show off your interests, skills, and experiences:

• Required Education – Undergraduate or Graduate degree, candidates Accepted
• Experience: Preferred 1-2 years experience in written research and analysis in the water, energy, or other infrastructure sector
• Valid work visa
• Fluent English. Other major language is a plus
• We have a preference for candidates located in Boston
• Candidates that are approved by the MassCEC Internship Program are given priority

Please submit cover letter and resume to careers@bluefieldresearch.com.

Please be sure to include the position in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will receive a response.