Industrial Decarbonization Intern

Summary

Join Carbon Direct's Industrial Decarbonization Intern Program in 2025! This internship offers a chance to contribute to cutting-edge climate solutions by working on research, modeling, and analysis related to CO2 management. You'll support projects involving clean fuels, carbon capture, and engineered carbon removal technologies. The role requires a collaborative approach and involves occasional travel. Successful candidates will be self-starters with a strong understanding of low-carbon energy systems and excellent communication skills. A competitive stipend of $4,000 per month is offered. We value diversity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• Current graduate student (or recent college graduate) in engineering, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, environmental science, or a related field
• Interest in carbon management solutions, including decarbonization and carbon removal technologies
• Ability to synthesize findings from scientific and technical reports
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with limited supervision when necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and/or Techno-Economic Assessments (TEA)
• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: Carbon markets (voluntary or compliance) and relevant standards
• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: Emissions mitigation strategies such as efficiency, electrification, carbon capture and storage, and fuel switching
• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: Engineered and hybrid carbon removal solutions ( e.g. , direct air capture, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, mineralization)
• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: Industrial ecology or chemical engineering principles
• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: Electricity generation and grid decarbonization strategies

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, modeling, expert interviews, and data analysis to support industrial decarbonization projects
• Assist in research, synthesis, writing, and preparation of presentation materials as directed by team members
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving with project teams
• Support internal communication and coordination across teams to achieve project goals
• Develop and contribute to clear and compelling reports, briefs, and presentations summarizing analytical insights
• Manage deadlines through effective time management and communication with mentors and project leads
• Get to know Carbon Direct and our science-based approach to decarbonization through 1:1, small group, departmental, and company-wide dialogues

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Excel and/or analytical software ( e.g. , R, GIS, Tableau)

Benefits

• Competitive stipend; $4,000 per month
• Remote-friendly work options