Energy Analyst Intern

What We Do

Founded in 2021 with the ambition to make cities cleaner and quieter, Electra is accelerating the shift to electric mobility by tackling the main barrier: charging. We are building and operating a network of fast-charging stations (20 minutes on average) with a seamless and intuitive user experience.

Based in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes, Brussels, Madrid, Zurich, Vienna, Munich, Milan and Amsterdam, our teams aim to deploy 15,000 fast-charging points by 2030, contributing to Europe’s energy transition.

In just 5 years, we have:

• Deployed +700 stations and 2,000+ fast-charging points

• Opened offices in several European countries

• Raised over €1B from leading investors and institutions

• Joined French Tech Next40 and won European Scale-up of the Year 2024

• Grown to a team of 250+ talented people… and we’re just getting started!

Your Mission

Electricity sourcing and cost optimization is a key priority for Electra in order to ensure a competitive price for our clients and have a sustainable business model.

You will be part of the Energy Science & Public Affairs team, closely working with Louis (Senior Energy Scientist), one applied scientists and Arthur (VP Energy & Public Affairs). You will contribute to the team’s ongoing efforts, especially:

Energy sourcing

• Monitor the power market in all European countries, analyzing market trends and impact on wholesale and spot prices

• Work together with Electra’s finance & development teams to build reliable electricity costs outlooks

• Help define the best energy sourcing strategy for the coming years, at a European level, including conducting PPA opportunity analysis

• Analyze electricity contracts in all countries and propose improvements Build models to optimize power costs in each country.

Batteries

The integration of batteries into Electra’s charging points deployment strategy is becoming key to ensure on one hand a fast roll-out in countries with difficult grid connections, and on the other hand competitive energy prices for our clients. Ongoing efforts in the team you will contribute to include:

• Implement a simulation framework to assess the performance of different control algorithms for managing battery operations

• Implement and test control algorithms on batteries we have already deployed

• Research electricity market conditions in Electra’s different geographies to tailor our deployment and revenue stacking strategy

Solar PV

Solar is a new expansion driver for Electra that you will have the opportunity to work on, including:

• Assess economics profitability

• Develop deployment playbooks for the different Electra countries

• Analyse PV partner offers

Your profile:

• You have very strong analytical skills and foundations in advanced computational methods (optimization, statistics, data science) and strong programming skills (Python preferred but not required). Previous experience with applied energy systems modeling is a plus.

• You have the ability to take a technical and financial view of Electra's business. You are sensitive to current energy and environmental issues.

• You are a strong team player and ready to collaborate with various teams in different countries.

• An engineering or scientific background is needed. A major in Energy-related fields is a major asset. Previous experience with Business Plans is a plus.

• You know how to work independently and are eager to join a fast-growing scale up and the expanding Energy Team.

• You are fluent in English. Fluency in French, Italian or Spanish is a strong plus.

⚡ What Electra offers you

• Modern offices in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris

• A great professional challenge with talents and a very stimulating context

• 1 day of teleworking per week

• 1 day off / month worked

• Meal voucher

• A quarterly event with the whole Electra team

• CSE platform, with lots of benefits (culture, sport, etc.)

Even if your profile doesn't match 100% of every criterion, we encourage you to apply. At Electra, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and free to be themselves.

We are committed to equal opportunities and do not tolerate any discrimination based on religion, cultural background, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

We value potential, motivation, and a learning mindset just as much as experience.

️ Recruitment Process

1. TA Interview - Raphaël - (Senior Talent Acquisition)

2. Hiring Manager interview - Louis (Senior Energy Scientist)

3. Team fit - Arthur (VP Energy)