Data Analysis Intern

CALSTART; United States; On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Paid sick time

Paid family leave

Job summary

CALSTART is seeking a motivated intern to join the Drive to Zero team and contribute to freight corridor electrification research. The role focuses on building a knowledge repository, developing quantitative tools, and translating results into clear outputs for policymakers and stakeholders.

You will collaborate across CALSTART teams to refine TCO models for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and prepare resources for international deployment, with 15–20 hours weekly and pay between $19 and $21 per

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recent completion of, a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience developing quantitative models (TCO, techno-economic, financial, or policy-impact).
• Familiarity with web-based tools, databases, dashboards, or digital knowledge platforms.
• Knowledge of zero emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, transportation electrification, charging infrastructure, or energy systems.
• Familiarity with clean transportation policies and the role of incentives, taxation, regulation and policy mechanisms in influencing vehicle economics.
• Experience translating analytical work into intuitive tools or visualizations.
• Interest in working in an international environment with governments and stakeholders.
• Weekly Availability: 15-20 hours

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a knowledge and tools repository focused on freight corridor electrification deployments.
• Support the development of a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model assessing policy measures on vehicle economics for MD- and HD-vehicles.
• Translate analytical results into clear visualizations, summaries, and outputs for policymakers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Drive to Zero and CALSTART teams to prepare tools for global adaptation and replication.
• Support other research and analytical activities related to zero-emission MD/HD vehicles, infrastructure, and policy.

Skills

Quantitative modeling

Data visualization

Policy analysis

Team collaboration

International work

Education

Master's degree (enrolled or recent completion) in engineering, energy, transportation, environmental science, economics, data science, public policy

Tools

Web-based tools and dashboards

Data repositories

Job description

Please be aware of recruiting scams!

All legitimate communication from our recruitment team will come from an official calstart.org email address via email, we will not text you about a role you have not applied to or shown interest in. We will not perform any interviews via text or Zoom chat.

CALSTART does not ask for any fees or personal information such as social security numbers or bank details during the recruitment process.

About Us:

CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.

For over 30 years, it's been CALSTART's mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.

Intern Project- What You'll Do:

• Support the development of a knowledge and tools repository focused on freight corridor electrification deployments, including researching and organizing relevant data and resources, and refining and compiling existing tools.
• Support the development of a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model that assesses the impact of different policy measures on vehicle economics (e.g., road charges, feebates, etc.) for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, incorporating key vehicle, energy, infrastructure, operational, and financing parameters.
• Translate analytical results into clear visualizations, summaries, and user-friendly outputs for policymakers and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with members of the Drive to Zero team and other CALSTART teams to prepare existing tools and resources for global adaptation and replication.
• Support other research and analytical activities related to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and enabling policy as needed.

Intern Project Key Deliverables:

Toolkit for freight corridor electrification deployments

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, a Master's degree in engineering, energy, transportation, environmental science, economics, data science, public policy, or a related field.
• Experience developing quantitative models, particularly TCO, techno-economic, financial, or policy-impact models.
• Familiarity with web-based tools, databases, dashboards, or digital knowledge platforms.
• Knowledge of zero emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, transportation electrification, charging infrastructure, or energy systems.
• Familiarity with clean transportation policies and the role of incentives, taxation, regulation, and other policy mechanisms in influencing vehicle economics.
• Experience translating analytical work into intuitive and user-friendly tools or visualizations.
• Interest in working in an international environment and supporting governments and other stakeholders in the transition to zero-emission transportation.
• Weekly Minimum Hours of Availability: 15-20

$19 - $21 an hour

We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.

We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!

We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 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, and more!

Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.