Optimization and Economic Analysis Intern - Summer 2024

Antora Energy

San Jose, CA, United States

Posted on: 2024-05-08

Category: energy

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About the company:

Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with zero-carbon heat and power. We make it possible and profitable to fully rely on renewable energy for industrial processes.

Antora Energy's thermal energy storage soaks up excess solar and wind electricity and uses it to heat blocks of carbon so they glow like inside a toaster. This thermal energy is then delivered to customers as electricity or industrial process heat up to 1500°C, on demand. In short, Antora Energy turns sunshine and wind into 24/7 heat and power, cheaper than fossil fuels.

Our future hinges on heavy industry. Antora Energy’s technology eliminates the need to burn fossil fuels for industrial heat and power, the biggest source of greenhouse gasses on earth.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. Join our team and do the most fulfilling and impactful work of your life on climate change.

At Antora, we’re on a mission to stop climate change. And we can’t do that unless we tackle the 30% of global emissions that come from industry.

Antora is unlocking zero-emissions industrial energy, cheaper than fossil fuels. Antora’s thermal batteries store energy from renewables as heat for days on end, delivering that stored energy as heat and power at the scale and temperatures that large industrial operations demand. We’re on a path to eliminate gigatons of emissions while strengthening domestic manufacturing, curbing industrial air pollution, and enhancing America’s clean energy leadership.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, low-cost, zero-emissions energy.

Position Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research environment, contribute to meaningful projects, and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals in the field. Overall, this position will provide you with a diverse skill set and a comprehensive understanding of scientific research, materials science, and engineering principles. We are committed to fostering your growth and development throughout your internship journey at Antora.

We are seeking a motivated Optimization and Economic Analysis Intern to join our team at Antora Energy. As an Optimization and Economic Analysis Intern, you will play a critical role in leveraging optimization techniques and economic analysis methodologies to enhance the performance and economic viability of our thermal battery systems. You will work closely with the Analytics Team to maximize the revenue from our existing pilot plants by scheduling their charging and discharging and to determine which features to prioritize in future products, based on the development costs and expected benefits.

Roles & Responsibilities

Your internship project(s) can be tailored to your specific interests and ability to work onsite. Your key responsibilities may include:

Support efforts to improve and refine existing mixed integer linear programming (MILP) optimization models for thermal battery systems and related renewable energy applications.
Conduct in-depth analysis of current optimization models to identify areas for improvement, such as efficiency enhancements, scalability, and accuracy.
Document methodologies, algorithms, and results for knowledge sharing and future reference, maintaining clear and detailed documentation.
Help our team stay updated on the latest advancements in optimization techniques, MILP algorithms, and related technologies, incorporating new findings into model improvement efforts.

Key Qualifications

Enrollment: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on optimization.
Mission: Strong motivation to address climate change through the work we do at Antora. Passion for sustainability, renewable energy, and making a positive impact on the environment through economic optimization.
Curiosity and Learning: A strong desire to learn new concepts and methodologies and work collaboratively with mentor(s) to achieve common goals.
Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Interpersonal Skills: Empathy, sensitivity, and ability to effectively interact with a broad and diverse range of colleagues.
Demonstrated expertise in Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) optimization techniques and methodologies.
Strong programming skills, with proficiency in Python, for algorithm development and implementation.
Experience in optimization software tools such as Gurobi or CPLEX, with the ability to leverage these tools to enhance optimization models.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively about optimization challenges.