Data Analysis Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Assist in the creation of a repository of knowledge and tools centered on the electrification of freight corridors, which includes researching and organizing pertinent data and resources, as well as refining and compiling existing tools.

• Aid in the formulation of a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model that evaluates the effects of various policy measures on the economics of vehicles (e.g., road charges, feebates, etc.) for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, integrating essential vehicle, energy, infrastructure, operational, and financing parameters.

• Convert analytical findings into clear visual representations, summaries, and accessible outputs for policymakers and other stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with members of the Drive to Zero team and other CALSTART teams to prepare existing tools and resources for global adaptation and replication.

• Provide support for additional research and analytical tasks related to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and enabling policy as required.

• Intern Project Key Deliverables: Toolkit for freight corridor electrification deployments

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a Master's degree in engineering, energy, transportation, environmental science, economics, data science, public policy, or a related discipline.

• Experience in developing quantitative models, especially TCO, techno-economic, financial, or policy-impact models.

• Familiarity with web-based tools, databases, dashboards, or digital knowledge platforms.

• Understanding of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, transportation electrification, charging infrastructure, or energy systems.

• Knowledge of clean transportation policies and the influence of incentives, taxation, regulation, and other policy mechanisms on vehicle economics.

• Experienced in translating analytical work into intuitive and user-friendly tools or visualizations.

• Interest in contributing to an international environment and assisting governments and other stakeholders in the shift toward zero-emission transportation.

• Weekly Minimum Hours of Availability: 15-20

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Retirement plan with generous company contributions

• FSA for Health and Dependent Care

• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment

• 11 paid company holidays

• Paid sick time

• Paid family leave

• More!