Are you passionate about reducing the climate impacts of transport, freight, and logistics?
Would you like to work alongside some of the world’s largest companies, NGOs, and industry leaders to help drive the transition towards a decarbonized freight sector?
Smart Freight Centre is a globally active non-profit organization driving climate action within the freight and logistics sector.
We are enablers for organizations that believe in collaborative action to reduce logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. SFC brings together multinational corporations, freight forwarders, carriers, NGOs, technology providers, and governments through collaborative initiatives, training programs, and global partnerships.
Together, we help organizations solve business challenges related to freight emissions measurement, reporting, and reduction.
Our ambition is to guide industry efforts to reduce freight emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030 and support the transition towards zero-emission logistics by 2050 or earlier.
⚓About SFC India
SFC India is building the platform to decarbonise India’s freight ecosystem – across road, rail, maritime and aviation.
We convene government ministries & regulators, industry leaders, research institutions and global climate actors. The ambition: Build India’s most credible, scalable Green Freight platform – institutional impact at national scale.
⏰Employment Type: Full-time
⚓Location: New Delhi India
⌛Employement Type: Fixed term contract / Full-time
⭐ Why This Role is Unique
This is a core technical role supporting the design and implementation of electric freight corridors.
You will work at the intersection of:
• Power systems
• Freight electrification
• Data modelling
• Grid planning
The role focuses on estimating energy demand, assessing grid readiness, and supporting deployment planning for charging infrastructure and renewable integration.
You will contribute to translating analysis into implementation-ready outputs for large-scale deployment. You will work closely with the India ED, SFC CEO, and Technical, and Research, Communications and BD teams.
✏️What You Will Own
1. Freight Electrification & Corridor System Design
• Analyse freight flows and identify high-potential use cases for electrification
• Support development of corridor and cluster-based deployment strategies, including demand aggregation approaches
• Translate operational freight data into scalable and implementation-ready electrification plans
• Support demand aggregation and corridor development by working closely with shippers, LSPs, OEMs, and infrastructure partners to align technical design with real deployment needs
• Support on Port drayage freight electrification
2. Energy Demand & Charging Load Modelling
• Estimate energy demand (MWh) and peak load (MW) for EV charging
• Assess grid readiness at feeder and substation level
• Identify: Network constraints, Infrastructure upgrade requirements and Load concentration risks
• Evaluate integration of renewable energy and storage systems
• Analyse: Peak load management, Load shifting opportunities, Grid and cost implications
• Support development of utility-aligned planning insights, including implications for tariffs, load growth, and grid investment
3. Modelling & Analytical Support
• Build data-driven models for: Demand estimation, Load profiling and Scenario analysis
• Develop temporal load curves based on charging behaviour and freight operations
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis across: Demand growth, Tariff structures and Infrastructure utilisation
• Support techno-commercial assessments, linking operations, energy, and cost
• Work with real-world and evolving datasets, translating them into structured insights for decision-making
4. Research, Knowledge Development & Program Delivery
Contribute to development of:
o Technical reports and research papers
o Policy briefs and whitepapers
• Translate analysis into clear, decision-oriented insights
• Support delivery of corridor and electrification programs
• Engage with: Utilities, Industry stakeholders and Infrastructure providers
Contribute to:
o Presentations, workshops, and technical discussions
o Stakeholder coordination and program executionThis is a hands-on technical, project management and program delivery role focused on executing and strengthening SFC’s maritime programs while conceiving newer ones.
- 3–5 years of experience in: Power systems, Energy modelling and EV charging or energy systems (preferred)
- Strong understanding of: Distribution systems (feeders, substations, load basics) and Electricity demand and load modelling
- Familiarity with: EV charging systems and Renewable energy integration is a plus
- Ability to translate real-world systems into structured models
- Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with evolving dataset
Who You Are
- Structured thinker with strong analytical discipline
- Comfortable working across technical, operational, and policy contexts
- Able to balance detail with system-level thinking
- Self-driven and comfortable in evolving environment
Why This Role is Different
This role sits at the intersection of freight, energy, and infrastructure, and focuses on solving real system-level challenges such as demand aggregation, grid readiness, and deployment planning for electric freight corridors.
Growth Path
- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and policy projects
- Opportunity to work with utilities, regulators, and industry
- Pathway into energy systems, infrastructure planning, or program leadership roles
Organizational Culture & Work Environment
At SFC, we combine global impact with entrepreneurial execution.
We value:
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Systems thinking and curiosity
- Practical solutions to complex challenges
- Diverse and global perspectives
❤️Join a culture of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. What you will get:
At Smart Freight Centre, we believe in collaboration, creativity, and sustainability. We value everyone’s ideas and create a welcoming space where you can grow and make an impact.
- Take time for yourself:
Enjoy 27 days of holiday and 10 public holidays to relax, recharge, and do what matters most to you. - Grow with us:
We provide learning opportunities; you can keep building your skills and knowledge. - Care for your mind:
Full access to OpenUp means you can connect with psychologists, join mindfulness classes, and explore courses to support your mental health. - Good times guaranteed:
Whether it’s a creative workshop, a fun challenge, or some drinks and bites, join our team-building activities and enjoy time with your colleagues.