Zero Carbon Applications Intern

Zero Carbon Applications Intern

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – 9 Months
Working hours: Full Time, Flexible working hours
Location: Whilst your base office will be in London, we’ll support you to work flexibly from home (providing a suite of IT equipment), whilst coming together on site to offer face to face support and collaboration on a weekly basis
Closing date: 9th April
Salary: £21,000 + excellent benefits

Join EDF as a Zero Carbon Applications Intern and you will help to develop and deliver research and development projects relating to Heat decarbonisation, mobility, carbon accounting, and aviation decarbonisation activities.

This role is a part of the wider Smart Customers team at the EDF Research & Development UK Centre. Smart customers is a highly skilled internal multidisciplinary team which explores a range of new technologies and business models to support EDF’s ambition to help Britain achieve Net Zero.

The opportunity…

As a member of the Zero Carbon Applications team, you will contribute to a portfolio of projects relating to Smart Customers (e.g. hydrogen production, storage, district heating & electrification) as commissioned by the Business unit, EDF R&D and in partnership with other organisations across EDF Group and externally, delivering to defined success criteria.

You will be responsible for sourcing data and information for the use in research projects, interacting with technology suppliers and undertaking technical and commercial modelling of energy systems. As the Zero Carbon Applications Intern you will also monitor technical, commercial, and operational innovation, investigate and evaluate innovation and manage and develop relationships with potential partners and suppliers.

What we’re looking for…

We are looking for somebody with a scientific or engineering background who has good experience in developing and managing projects, knowledge of the power generation sector and experience of data-gathering and analysis.

As the Zero Carbon Applications Intern, you will be working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and technical colleagues from across the wider EDF Group, therefore we are looking for somebody with excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to working within a team and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.

You will have a passion for low carbon electricity and a net zero future, demonstrate an understanding of hydrogen production and end-use and knowledge of UK energy systems and new technologies that could support decarbonisation.

If you’re an excellent problem solver with an enthusiasm for Net Zero, then we would love to hear from you!

For more information about this role, please contact ellie.beckwith@edfenergy.com

Our culture…

Alexander, Research Engineer says 'The Zero Carbon Applications Team is welcoming and supportive, giving you the opportunity to carry out cutting-edge research that has an impact on EDF business and the UK's climate goals. The role involves regular engagement with internal and external stakeholders on diverse projects, with an open culture of collaboration and learning which fosters community and personal development.'

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity, inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. If you feel comfortable sharing with us that you have a disability, you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.

• Potential to earn 5% bonus
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service up to a maximum of 30 days)
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Retail discounts and cashback deals
• Healthcare cash plan
• Technology benefits
• Government tax-free childcare

• Additional annual leave
• Dental insurance
• Gym membership
• Critical illness insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Travel insurance
• Car breakdown cover
• Dining card