Thesis Intern - Energy Transition - Utrecht

Job Family:

Intern

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

Are you interested in working with talented people to help develop innovative solutions to some of society’s most complex and challenging problems? 

We are Guidehouse, a leading global consulting firm serving the public sector and commercial clients with specialised capabilities in strategy, technology, and risk management. You may not yet know our name, but we have a rich history. In Europe, we build on a 40-year track record in energy and sustainability (previously under Navigant and Ecofys brands).

We offer an exciting, fast-paced environment that fosters intellectual growth and rewards individuals based on impact, not tenure. Our firm is at the forefront of an emerging model solving complex problems that stretch across government and private companies, affording our people the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of the consulting profession.

By focusing on markets facing transformational change, technology-driven innovation, and significant regulatory pressure, our employees also develop and deploy world class knowledge and problem solving that leads to breakthrough solutions.

Are you ready to make an impact in energy transformation and sustainability?  Take your first step by joining our growing global Communities, Energy and Infrastructure practice. Our consultants are passionate about building the energy systems of tomorrow and working side by side with utilities, governments, large corporations, and manufacturers to transform their businesses, manage complexity, and accelerate operational performance. 

From day one, you will contribute to ground-breaking solutions that will jumpstart the distributed, intelligent, and low carbon energy industry of the future.

What You Will Do:

Our Interns work on their thesis during their internship while having the opportunity to provide wide-ranging support for client engagements, whilst building their technical foundation. You will work in a team on complex problems and deliver high-quality client-ready work. As our clients are mostly large, complex companies, interns will be coached to demonstrate business professionalism and an ability to grasp new concepts quickly to perform effectively in the client environment.

Core responsibilities:

• Writing your thesis during your internship (as per your university requirements)

• Supporting the business and work on several projects. The topics you will work on are diverse and may vary from assessing the environmental performance of products and corporate value chains, to conducting a scenario for a transition to a fully renewable global energy system or improving an operational process to accelerate the energy transition

• Gathering data and performing analysis, industry research, writing reports and presenting your findings to the team

• Upholding Guidehouse’s values of respect, integrity, innovation, stewardship and excellence and support our culture of inclusion & diversity

• Building good relationships with the wider team and colleagues and participate in team, office and industry events where there are opportunities

What You Will Need:

Academic Qualifications and Interests:

• Graduating with a relevant Master’s degree (e.g. business, engineering, economics, mathematics, physical sciences, etc.)

• A strong curiosity, and/or experience, in a relevant industry topic such as: sustainability, advanced energy technologies, renewable energy, distributed generation, energy efficiency, electricity generation, transmission and distribution, natural gas transmission and distribution

• No restrictions to work in your chosen location and enrolled in a university

• Fluency in English and Dutch.

• The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former (or current) employer (such as a non-compete) that will prevent you from performing the job responsibilities as described across our clients or pose risk of perceived conflict of interest.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

You are:

• A team-player who demonstrates the willingness and ability to work effectively in diverse teams and collaborate with colleagues at all levels

• A critical thinker with a strong eye for detail and creative in problem solving

• Able to show a working knowledge of data collection, organisational and analytical skills

• Able to work on multiple projects and show a good understanding of the project objectives and client expectations

• Comfortable communicating and willing to be coached in presenting to colleagues and potentially clients

• Experienced with Microsoft Office applications

Possible thesis topics for this internship:

Within Guidehouse, we have a broad range of experts that can supervise and support you during your thesis work. Possible thesis directions could be, but are not limited to:

• Offshore wind and system integration (e.g. design and feasibility of offshore hydrogen production)

• Renewable gases and infrastructure (e.g. hydrogen market design and interaction with electricity system)

• Integrated energy solutions (e.g. use and value of energy storage types)

• Power system and flexibility (e.g. impact of a bid zone split in Western Europe)

We kindly ask you to state your preference and rationale for one or multiple of these topics and any specific project directions in your application.

Application Process:

The application process consists of four steps:

• You can apply for this position by submitting your CV and Cover Letter (recommended). Please indicate in your application your preferred thesis direction(s) from the above list and any specific project topic(s) you are interested in.

• If you successfully pass the CV screening step, you will be invited to attend a (video) interview.

• After passing the first interview round, you will be invited for a (video) interview with a potential supervisor.

• If you successfully pass this last interview, you will receive an offer and join Guidehouse in September.

Guidehouse is an equal opportunities employer and applies objective criteria to assess potential suitability. We are committed to ensuring all our directors, employees, contractors and job applicants receive fair and equitable treatment across all aspects of the firm’s HR policies and practices and we aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of race, color, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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