Industrial Decarbonization Intern
Carbon DirectLocation not specified
Internship
Posted January 16, 2026
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Job Description
The internship involves supporting research, modeling, and analysis to advance industrial decarbonization efforts, focusing on reducing and removing CO2 emissions through innovative technologies and strategies in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research, modeling, expert interviews, and data analysis to support industrial decarbonization projects
- Assist in research, synthesis, writing, and preparation of presentation materials
- Participate in collaborative problem-solving with project teams
- Support internal communication and coordination across teams to achieve project goals
- Develop and contribute to reports, briefs, and presentations summarizing analytical insights
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.
- Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and/or Techno-Economic Assessments (TEA).
- Experience or coursework in carbon markets, voluntary or compliance standards.
- Experience or coursework in emissions mitigation strategies such as efficiency, electrification, carbon capture and storage, and fuel switching.
- Experience or coursework in engineered and hybrid carbon removal solutions, e.g., direct air capture, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, mineralization.
- Knowledge of industrial ecology or chemical engineering principles.
- Understanding of electricity generation and grid decarbonization strategies.
- 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 skills for internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Excel and/or analytical software such as R, GIS, Tableau.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive stipend of $4,000 per month
Work environment is fast-paced and collaborative
Role may involve occasional travel
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge climate solutions
Engagement in research, modeling, analysis, and presentation tasks
Participation in small group, departmental, and company-wide dialogues
Development of analytical and communication skills
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