CareerPlan

Senior Economist

USA - Illinois - NapervilleFull-time$97k–$145k2026-09-28 → 2026-11-14
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Translate macroeconomic, high-tech industry, customer, and end-market signals into actionable insights to inform strategic planning, investment prioritization, and growth opportunities for Ecolab's Data Centers and Microelectronics division.

Role type

Senior Economist (Strategic Planning & Market Analysis)

Builds

Strategic plans, investment priorities, and growth strategies for data center infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced electronics.

Domain

Technology (Data Centers, Semiconductors) + Macroeconomics

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Macroeconomic analysis, economic forecasting, market analysis, demand forecasting, business strategy, financial modeling, stakeholder partnership

Preferred skills

Critical thinking, communication, presentation skills

Technologies

Forecasting models

Responsibilities

Analyze and forecast demand drivers including hyperscale data center investment, AI infrastructure, and semiconductor capacity; Translate macroeconomic indicators and capital spending trends into business insights; Develop forecasting models connecting external market signals to Ecolab growth opportunities; Produce executive-ready reports on market momentum and risks; Partner with commercial, strategy, finance, and supply chain leaders to inform decisions on segment focus and resource allocation; Assess the impact of external trends like AI growth, reshoring, water scarcity, and environmental regulation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC