Field Research Interns – Industrial Heat Pump Assessment

iFOREST; India; Remote; INR 156,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursements

Job summary

International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) invites two interns for a 3-month Field Research internship to assess industrial heat pump adoption among MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh. The role is field-based in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur and Varanasi, with immediate joining and a stipend of ₹15,000 per month.

You will support field surveys, data collection and preliminary techno-economic assessments, visiting MSMEs and engaging with stakeholders to identify

Qualifications

• Final-year students, recent graduates and postgraduate students are eligible to apply.
• Technical background in mechanical/electrical/energy disciplines or related fields.
• Basic understanding of industrial thermal systems and energy consumption.

Responsibilities

• Support field surveys and data collection at MSMEs.
• Assist in preliminary technical and techno-economic assessments.
• Conduct factory visits and interviews with stakeholders.
• Organize and clean survey data and prepare field visit reports.

Skills

Industrial thermal systems

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Industrial processes

MS Excel

Data analysis

Field data collection

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical

B.E./B.Tech Electrical

M.Sc Energy

Job description

Field Research Interns – Industrial Heat Pump Assessment

Reference code: Intern/HP-09-26

Field Research Interns – Industrial Heat Pump Assessment

Organisation: International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST)
Project: Heat Pump Adoption Potential Assessment in Uttar Pradesh
Location: Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur and Varanasi
Position: Field Research Intern – 2 Positions
Duration: 3 Months
Joining: Immediate
Mode: Full-time, Field-based
Stipend: ₹15,000 per month
Travel: Field travel and other eligible expenses will be reimbursed separately.

About the Project

iFOREST is undertaking a study to assess the potential for industrial heat pump adoption among MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh. The study will focus on identifying opportunities for heat electrification, energy efficiency and the integration of heat pumps in industrial processes.

We are looking for two technically qualified and motivated interns to support field surveys, data collection and preliminary technical and techno-economic assessments.

Key Responsibilities

The selected interns will be responsible for:

• Identifying and contacting MSMEs in selected industrial sectors.
• Conducting factory visits and stakeholder interviews alongside senior team members.
• Collecting process-level heating and cooling data.
• Understanding existing boilers, thermic fluid heaters and other thermal systems.
• Collecting data on electricity consumption, tariffs and renewable energy systems.
• Identifying potential waste-heat sources and heat recovery opportunities.
• Supporting technical and techno-economic assessments of heat pump applications.
• Entering, organising and cleaning survey data.
• Preparing field-visit reports, presentations and supporting documentation.

The study will cover MSMEs operating in the following sectors:

• Textile
• Food Processing
• Pharmaceutical
• Chemical

Approximately 60 MSME units are expected to be surveyed across the selected locations.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates with a technical background in any of the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:

• Tech/B.E. – Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Chemical or related disciplines
• Tech/M.Sc. – Energy, Renewable Energy, Thermal Engineering or related disciplines

Final-year students, recent graduates and postgraduate students are eligible to apply.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Basic understanding of industrial thermal systems and energy consumption.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics and industrial processes.
• Interest in industrial decarbonisation and electrification.
• Ability to conduct technical interviews and collect field data.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic data analysis.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to undertake field visits and interact with industrial stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior team members.

What the Internship Offers

• Practical exposure to industrial energy systems and heat pump applications.
• Experience in industrial surveys and stakeholder engagement.
• Exposure to technical and techno-economic assessments.
• Understanding of industrial decarbonisation and heat electrification pathways.
• Opportunity to contribute to a policy and research-oriented project.