Data Analysis Intern

About the role

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.

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.

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.

Skills

None specifically listed, but strong analytical skills, familiarity with web-based tools, and experience with quantitative modeling are beneficial.

Benefits

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!

Pay

$19 - $21 an hour

Schedule

Weekly Minimum Hours of Availability: 15-20