Data Analytics Intern: TCO Modeling for Clean Freight

CALSTART; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

CALSTART is seeking an Intern Project to contribute to freight corridor electrification research and the development of a Total Cost of Ownership model. You will translate results into clear outputs for policymakers and collaborate across CALSTART teams to adapt tools for global use.

The role focuses on quantitative modeling, data organization, and visualization, with a strong emphasis on zero-emission heavy-duty transportation and international policy support. Weekly hours: 15–20.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Toolkit for freight corridor electrification deployments

Skills

Quantitative modeling

Web-based tools

Data visualization

Policy impact analysis

Education

Master's degree (engineering/energy/transport/env sci/econ/data science/public policy)

Tools

Dashboards

Databases

Digital knowledge platforms

Job description

CALSTART is seeking an Intern Project to contribute to freight corridor electrification research and the development of a Total Cost of Ownership model. You will translate results into clear outputs for policymakers and collaborate across CALSTART teams to adapt tools for global use.

The role focuses on quantitative modeling, data organization, and visualization, with a strong emphasis on zero-emission heavy-duty transportation and international policy support. Weekly hours: 15–20.