Data Science Intern

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon is a purpose driven company that creates large-scale renewable energy in the global fight against climate change. Our mission is to protect the planet for future generations while delivering positive returns for our communities and investors. Our goal is to produce as much new renewable energy as possible while limiting our own environmental impact. We do this by developing, investing in, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects across the globe.

Our partnership with the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) is enabling us to accelerate the deployment of large-scale renewable energy and underpins our ambition to transform the global energy sector from fossil fuels to zero carbon.

All of us at Low Carbon know that trust is a vital component of the climate fight. We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation, a reflection of our fundamental ethos to balance the needs of the environment and society with our bottom line.

We are extremely proud of the highly professional and talented team at Low Carbon. We have built a positive learning culture that incorporates respect, trust, collaboration, and a shared passion to combat climate change. It is an open, friendly and supportive environment, and we are proud to say we work here. As we grow, we are committed to increasing diversity in the team, and continuing to foster an inclusive environment where we can learn from each other.

Role Description

The Low Carbon Data Science Internship is a 10-week summer program for undergraduate, graduate students and/or recent graduates. We want our internship colleagues to develop their skills in these emerging fields by working on real-world projects that make an impact on climate change and our business.

In 2023, our Data Science Summer Interns worked on deploying AI solutions across our business, on topics ranging from Renewable Asset Management, to Investment and Finance, presenting insights to our Executive Committee.

For our 2024 program, the successful candidate will form a crucial member of a small squad deployed on a real world business problem within the renewable energy industry. During the program there will be learning and support, including mentorship from subject matter experts in the business, and input and feedback from our senior industry professionals

Key Responsibilities

Working with other interns and project mentors, you will:

• Use Data Science to help solve a specific, live business challenge at Low Carbon
• Frame and structure practical solutions to challenging business problems
• Work in Agile Sprints to iteratively design, test and run trial solutions
• Present findings and key recommendations to senior stakeholders

Person Specification

• Undergraduate students, postgraduate students, or recent graduates from degrees in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, engineering and related fields
• A genuine interest in climate change and the role technology and data can play in solving some of our biggest climate challenges
• Eligible to work in the UK, on a 40-hour per week basis, continuously, from 8th July to 13th September
• An enthusiastic and committed team player who will work well with internship colleagues and key business stakeholders
• Energetic, reliable, adaptable and used to using their initiative
• A friendly, approachable and professional manner

Skills & Experience

• Practical experience of Programming in Python
• Demonstrable Data Science project experience (inside or outside classroom)
• Sound knowledge of fundamental statistical concepts
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Ability to communicate results and present findings to a variety of stakeholders

Our Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday + your birthday off (pro-rata for the duration of your internship)
• Lots of office social events
• Working in newly fit-out offices in Central London
• Get to work with an experienced, talented team of renewable energy professionals
• Be a part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial mission driven culture
• Make your unique contribution to the fight against climate change