Intern, Power & Renewables

AFRY is a global engineering, design, and advisory firm committed to advancing sustainability and the energy transition. With a team of 19,000 dedicated experts in infrastructure, industry, and energy, we operate worldwide to deliver sustainable solutions for future generations.

AFRY Management Consulting offers leading-edge advisory services covering the entire value chain in energy, forestry, and bio-based industries. Our energy practice is a leading provider of strategic, commercial, regulatory, and policy advice to Asian energy markets. Our global energy team of over 450 specialists brings unmatched expertise in the fast-evolving energy markets across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

In China, we collaborate extensively with the most ambitious and active players in the market, including multinational energy companies, investors, and major energy users. Our services span power market analysis, investment due diligence, market entry and decarbonization strategies, and power market design. We also support Chinese companies in investing in renewable energy projects across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and beyond.

The challenges of decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization compel us to continuously rethink and innovate to stay at the forefront of the energy industry's evolution. Our vision is to be the most recommended adviser for the energy transition. If you share our passion for this dynamic industry, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description – Intern, Power & Renewables

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join our China Management Consulting Team based in Beijing. The team provides a broad range of services including market research, commercial and market due diligence, and strategy development. As an intern, you will be fully integrated into our team of senior energy consultants, engaging in challenging research and analysis, and contributing to the delivery of insights and recommendations to executive-level decision-makers. You will work on exciting and innovative low-carbon technology projects across China and potentially other markets.

The ideal candidate should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programme. They should be available to attend the internship at least three days per week on-site starting no later than August 1st, 2025. The candidate should ideally be available for up to six months and have the relevant permit to intern in Beijing, China already.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, interpret, and present data related to the electricity sector for various projects, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist in translating reports between English and Chinese.
• Contribute to the development of marketing materials.

• We perform extensive complex analysis, much of which is numerical. We seek individuals with strong quantitative analysis skills, including proficiency in MS Excel.
• Excellent report-writing skills are essential, with the ability to clearly and logically explain complex information in English, using MS PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese is essential as these are our working languages.
• Teamwork is crucial in our work, requiring strong communication skills. You should have the ability to give direct, clear feedback and receive the same.
• You will be working in a commercial environment with budgets and deadlines, so you need to be proactive, self-sufficient, and have a business-oriented mindset.
• An understanding of China’s energy market, including market dynamics, policy frameworks, and emerging trends, is advantageous.
• Experience in energy consulting, especially in renewable energy, decarbonization, and energy transition-related topics, is preferred.
• Our team members typically have diverse academic backgrounds in Economics, Social Sciences, Finance, or Engineering from leading universities, but we also welcome candidates from other relevant fields.

Why Work With Us

• Exposure to cutting-edge topics in energy transition.
• Opportunity to work in an international environment and collaborate with experts in China’s power market.
• Competitive stipend (200-300 RMB/day depending on experience).

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected]. Please mention the tentative start date and your availability for the internship.

We look forward to receiving your application and discussing how you can make a meaningful impact with us.

AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.