Role Title: Intern - Low Carbon Fuels 

Location: Spain, Madrid - Hybrid

Job ID: 2025-2843

Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.

Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading-edge and innovative cross-sector sustainable solutions. Clean Energy and Environmental Solutions (CEES), one of Ricardo plc’s operating units, offers leading sustainability consultancy services to customers around the world. We operate across the energy, transport, climate, chemical risk sectors, drawing on our decades of engineering, environmental and economic expertise. 

Are you passionate about sustainability, climate action, and driving change in transport? Do you want to work on high-profile projects for European institutions, national governments, multinational corporations and NGOs? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are offering internship opportunities to individuals with a background in science, economics, or sustainability and a focus on low carbon fuels for transport to join our vibrant Sustainable Transport team within our Policy, Strategy and Economics (PSE) practice.

Why Choose Us?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects focused on sustainable transport. Your work will contribute to the development of transport and fuels policies and strategies with significant environmental and societal benefits, and influence industry and third sector decision-makers through state-of-the-art solutions and evidence.
• Diverse, Collaborative Team: Be part of a fun, multinational team where you’ll engage with global experts and experience different cultures during coffee breaks and team sessions.
• Grow Your Career: Benefit from hands-on mentorship, learning opportunities, and exposure to a variety of exciting projects that align with your interests, sustainable transport, climate change mitigation, energy regulation, and more.
• A Dynamic, Global Work Environment: From your first day, you’ll join a supportive team, working closely with senior consultants on impactful international initiatives.

The Role

• Support project delivery through data analysis, stakeholder engagement, literature reviews, and report writing.
• Work on multiple exciting projects, managing your time and contributions effectively.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to provide actionable solutions for climate-focused policy, strategy, and economics challenges.
• Gain valuable skills in research, modelling, economic analysis, and client-facing communication.

What We’re Looking For

• An ongoing MSc degree (ideally near completion) in Science, Engineering, or related fields. A background in chemical engineering / chemistry / process engineering (with a focus on low carbon fuels) would be particularly desirable.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following is required:
• Biomass or recycled-carbon feedstocks
• Production pathways for low-carbon fuels (biofuels, e-fuels, recycled carbon fuels)
• Knowledge of one or more of the following is desirable:
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, SAF Mandate, ReFuelEU, CORSIA etc.
• Techno-economic analysis and market dynamics affecting the adoption of low-carbon transport fuels
• Knowledge of lifecycle assessments (LCA) and/or sustainability frameworks to evaluate the environmental impact of low carbon fuels.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize data to support evidence-based solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You can simplify technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word are key).
• A collaborative mindset, you’re a team player who thrives in diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required; other languages are a plus.

Working here 

Ricardo offers an exciting and rewarding experience where you can make a real impact. You'll collaborate with talented, dedicated, and supportive teams, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and develop your skills through mentoring and a personalized approach to your learning. We’re always eager to welcome individuals with drive, ambition, and a passion for innovative thinking. 

Wellbeing and work life balance 

We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that's working from home, being in the office, or a blend of both. We’re open to discussing flexible arrangements that suit your needs. Wellbeing is at the heart of our culture, helping you to thrive and make the most of your internship experience. We value our people, and we’re committed to supporting you through our wellbeing initiatives, including mental health first aiders, flexible working options, and access to support through our Employee Assistance Programme. 

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion statement 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and ensure a culture of inclusivity, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer. 

Next steps

Your application and cover letter must be in English please.

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via recruit@ricardo.com if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.

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