Data Analytics Intern – Clean Transportation & Policy Tools

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

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