Equans Solar and Storage, a subsidiary of Equans, part of the Bouygues Group, is looking
for its future: Intern, Data Analysis applied to geophysical and geotechnical investigations

Based in Sydney with occasional travel on site
Paid Internship – 6 months FT

Company Overview

Leveraging decades of experience, Equans Solar & Storage is the one-stop partner for scaled,
integrated and performant solutions on solar & storage energy projects.

Our mission : serving energy transition and low carbon world by empowering the deployment and
integration of solar and storage solutions.

We provide solar PV & hybrid plants, energy storage, innovation and solar PV B2B customers.

Operating in 15 countries, with more than 1,500 experts dedicated to solar PV and high voltage,
Equans Solar & Storage has installed over 6GW solar energy capacity worldwide, 550 MWh BESS
and is operating and maintaining approximately 2GW of solar PV plants.

Our Australian team consists of approximately 50 highly skilled engineers, and it is expanding
rapidly due to the growth of large-scale hybrid projects.

Program Overview

Equans Solar & Storage will imminently launch its Lightspeed Solar Portfolio (LSP) program, a
utility-scale testbed environment to trial and deploy innovation projects that help to lower the cost
of constructing and operating large-scale solar and storage projects. LSP will be part of ARENA’s
Advancing Renewables Program, contributing to ARENA’s goals to reduce LCOE of renewables
technologies in Australia.

The team you’ll be joining

Our Australian team consists of approximately 50 highly skilled engineers, and it is expanding
rapidly due to the growth of large-scale hybrid projects.
You will be a part of our growing Innovations team tasked with the implementation of our LSP
program, specifically in the Digital and Construction workstreams.

Want to learn more about our projects? Click here :
Solar & Storage Solutions for Energy Efficiency | Equans

What you’ll be leading
You’ll report to the Innovation leader, our key person in Australia managing the LSP program, and
will be working closely with our Civil team based in Sydney.

Your rôle and responsibilities:

• Primary role: Develop, refine and validate data analytics and machine learning models to
identify ground conditions associated with piling refusal on Equans current and future
solar and storage projects.
• Consolidate and manage large datasets from intrusive investigations (e.g. boreholes, test
pits), non-intrusive investigations (e.g. geophysical surveys), and piling installation records.
• Build predictive models and data visualization tools to improve ground risk assessment,
project budgeting and construction planning.
• Continue and enhance an existing preliminary model previously developed by Equans in
France, adapting it to Australian ground conditions and project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction and innovation teams to translate technical
findings into practical recommendations for project development and delivery.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and documentation to communicate
methodologies, assumptions and key findings to internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with consultants, performing technical analysis of consultants proposals, attend site
visits/occasional travels to site

The profile we’re looking for

• Undergraduate in Data Science/AI/Computer Science or similar;
• Has preferably undertaken modules or has experience with geotechnical engineering,
geophysics, and/or civil engineering;
• Proficient in Python and common data science libraries
• Proactive, innovative, independent and curious

Our recruitment process
1. An initial conversation with the recruiter/Local HR
2. One or two interviews with the hiring manager or relevant team lead
3. A final conversation may be held with an additional senior team member.

We’ll keep you informed every step of the way – our process is guided by transparency and care.

Our Commitment
At Equans, we believe in the value of diverse talent. This role is open to all candidates, including
individuals with disabilities.
We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and safety – key pillars of who we
are as a company.