Carbon Direct · 3 weeks ago
Industrial Decarbonization Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
Start in 2026Carbon Direct is a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to helping organizations reach their climate goals. The Industrial Decarbonization Intern will support research, modeling, analysis, and writing tasks to help solve climate change through the management of physical CO2.
Carbon CaptureSaaS
Responsibilities
Conduct research, modeling, expert interviews, and data analysis to support industrial decarbonization projects
Assist in research, synthesis, writing, and preparation of presentation materials as directed by team members
Participate in collaborative problem-solving with project teams
Support internal communication and coordination across teams to achieve project goals
Develop and contribute to clear and compelling reports, briefs, and presentations summarizing analytical insights
Manage deadlines through effective time management and communication with mentors and project leads
Get to know Carbon Direct and our science-based approach to decarbonization through 1:1, small group, departmental, and company-wide dialogues
Qualification
Required
Current graduate student (or recent college graduate) in engineering, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, environmental science, or a related field
Interest in carbon management solutions, including decarbonization and carbon removal technologies
Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and/or Techno-Economic Assessments (TEA), Carbon markets (voluntary or compliance) and relevant standards, Emissions mitigation strategies such as efficiency, electrification, carbon capture and storage, and fuel switching, Engineered and hybrid carbon removal solutions (e.g., direct air capture, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, mineralization), Industrial ecology or chemical engineering principles, Electricity generation and grid decarbonization strategies
Ability to synthesize findings from scientific and technical reports
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with limited supervision when necessary
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication with internal teams and external stakeholders
Preferred
Proficiency in Excel and/or analytical software (e.g., R, GIS, Tableau)
Benefits
Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage. See a preview of our coverage here.
Time off as needed: Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year's
16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement
Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup and monthly work-from-home stipend
Company
Carbon Direct
Carbon Direct is a provider of a carbon management platform that helps clients meet their climate goals.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$60M2022-08-24Series A· $60M
2021-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jonathan Goldberg
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Danan Margason
Chief Product Officer & GM of Platform
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