Net-Zero Carbon solutions Intern

Job Description Job Title: Net-Zero Carbon solutions intern.
Department: R&D Innovation Lab Application Closing: ASAP Start Date: Marsh 2024 End Date: flexible Supervisor: David Goujon, Principal Net-Zero Carbon Solutions lead Location: Palo Alto, CA or remote (USA) Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours/week) Compensation: Paid, compensation commensurate with experience Job Summary EDF (Électricité de France) is a global, integrated energy company and the world’s largest producer of electricity.
With 140 GW of generation capacity across more than 30 countries, EDF generates over 650 TWh of electricity for 38 million customers, and 85% of that electricity has low or no carbon emissions.
With 171,000 employees worldwide, EDF is active in the entire value chain of the electric industry, including R&D, project development, generation, trading, transmission, distribution, sales, and energy services.
In the US, EDF’s operations include EDF Renewables North America, EDF Energy North America, EDF R&D, and several smaller business units.
EDF R&D has 1,800 researchers and 9 labs, including three in France, EDF Innovation Lab in the US, and others globally.
Their role is to provide R&D, innovation, and business development support to the EDF Group.
This is done by creating partnerships and collaborations with leading research institutions and industries and the identification and development of innovative technologies and solutions.
EDF Innovation Lab (EDF IL)’s mission is twofold: first, to explore, analyze and research trends and disruptive technologies for EDF Group in North America, leveraging the innovation of Silicon Valley and building local partnerships; and second, to develop and test new markets, innovative businesses, and services, to support EDF Group’s growth in low-carbon energy sectors.
EDF IL is currently seeking a talented and highly motivated part-time team member to join the Net-Zero Carbon Solutions team.
In this role, you will explore the solutions for transitioning hard to abate sector of the economy away from fossil fuels.
The role mainly focuses on hydrogen, E-fuels, and CCUS (Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage) solutions which all play a critical role in decarbonizing various sectors of the economy.
Hydrogen can be produced from renewable sources through electrolysis, offering a clean energy carrier for sectors such as heavy industry, transportation, and heating.
It can be used as a feedstock for industrial processes, a fuel for fuel cell vehicles, and a storage medium for renewable energy, thereby enabling the integration of intermittent renewables into the energy system.
E-fuels are synthetic fuels produced by using renewable electricity to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and water into hydrocarbons.
They can serve as drop-in replacements for conventional fossil fuels in sectors such as aviation, shipping, and heavy industry, where direct electrification may be challenging.
CCUS technologies capture CO2 emissions from industrial processes, power plants, and other point sources, preventing them from entering the atmosphere.
Captured CO2 can be utilized in various ways, such as enhanced oil recovery, production of synthetic fuels, or chemical feedstock, providing economic incentives for carbon capture.
For each of these technologies the role will analyze the underlying regulation frameworks, trends, sector integrations, actors, and the role each technology can play in reaching climate objectives.
The intern will be a part of the EDF IL team and will have easy access to all the Lab resources to support their work.
Duties/Responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include, among others: Mapping of actors, technologies, regulatory frameworks.
Analysis of the strategic roadmaps.
Conduct analysis of companies, technology, and trends Required Skills/Abilities Ability to structure and deliver analyses with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills Education and Experience Pursuing a degree (Undergraduate, Master, PhD) with sufficient experience or knowledge of the energy sector Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Able to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently.
A strong interest in innovation and the energy sector is required.
Experience with relevant industries, electric utilities, power system regulations, economics and business development skills preferred.
Disclaimer: May perform other duties assigned.
How to Apply: Send a Resume/CV and Cover Letter to david.
goujon@edf-inc.
com with ‘Intern, net-zero carbon’ in the subject line.
EDF Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.