Project Intern, Sustainable Solutions (807955702A0)

Introduction

The Sustainable Solutions team within the Sustainability Group is responsible for catalysing new business opportunities and solutions that contribute to sustainable development and create positive impact for our communities.

This involves:

1. Catalysing decarbonisation solutions that will accelerate the decarbonisation of Temasek's portfolio in alignment with Temasek 2030 and 2050 portfolio decarbonisation targets, and

1. Focusing on technology sectors that have an outsize impact on Temasek's total portfolio emissions, including low-carbon energy solutions - such as hydrogen, fusion and fission energy, and advanced geothermal energy - advanced biofuels and e-fuels for applications in maritime and aviation, electrification of heavy industry, and data centres and cooling efficiency improvements.

The Sustainable Solutions team seeks interns that are highly passionate about decarbonization, knowledgeable about clean energy technologies and/or markets, and driven by a strong work ethic. Successful candidates will support this small, nimble team in a variety of job functions and can expect to gain exposure to cutting edge technology development while working with a global set of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the team to catalyse solutions to decarbonise the Temasek portfolio in multiple clean energy sectors. Solutions will largely focus on technology innovation, but may also include ecosystem enabling initiatives, and/or policy and regulation proposals.

• Research and analyse new technology areas focusing on decarbonisation trends, policy and regulatory developments, market and commercial drivers to distill actionable insights for the wider Temasek Ecosystem

• Engage team stakeholders to validate problem statements (as needed)

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in science, engineering or other technical area is highly preferred. Advanced degree candidates are welcome to apply as well
• Knowledgeable about clean energy technologies and/or markets, driven by a strong work ethic
• Familiarity with technoeconomic modelling and financial modelling will be advantageous
• Ability to navigate and coordinate across diverse stakeholders, with strong people skills
• Creative, forward-looking, organised, with good attention to detail, and results-oriented
• Good communicator in both written and oral communication
• Passionate about creating positive, sustainable climate impact

Application Requirements

• 1-page cover letter should clearly indicate candidate's availability (start and end date). Cover letter must also address the following questions:
• Why do you want to work in the Sustainability Group at Temasek?
• How will your existing experience support you in your role here?

Location: Singapore, SG

Posted Date: 11/21/2024