Are you looking to grow your career in the vibrant world of innovation in energy trading? Take your first steps into a fulfilling career and join our team as an intern! Do you have a background related to Innovation in Technology or Business? If yes, we would love to see your profile! TILT (TotalEnergies Innovation Lab for Trading) is looking to hire an intern to support TotalEnergies’ ambitions and growth.

About us 

TotalEnergies has developed a strong expertise in electricity, natural gas, oil and biofuels trading. Our trading entities are based in Geneva, Paris, Houston and Singapore. In a rapidly changing energy environment (technology & digital solutions, new energies, alternative mobility, collaborative economy, etc.), innovation is of major importance to ensure future market competitiveness. Implementing advanced technologies and making internal and external processes more reliable is key to our ambition to be a leading trader in the energy sector. TotalEnergies installed its European trading hub across in Geneva, which now bring together very large teams around trading activities: TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping (T&S) and TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP) Our Culture We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution. Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success. Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions. We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

Context and environment 

The Trading Branches of TotalEnergies (TGP and T&S) have established a dedicated Innovation Lab, a service focused on fostering an innovation mindset and supporting the acceleration of innovation initiatives in the trading sector. The lab focuses on digital transformation, process improvement, and transverse collaboration. As part of the TILT Innovation Lab, you will collaborate with a wide range of departments across the trading branches (TGP and T&S), working on projects that drive innovation. The lab’s core activities include advancing innovation projects, scouting for new technologies, and disseminating innovation knowledge through events like plenary talks, workshops, and short courses. During this internship, you will contribute directly to establishing and refining the lab’s technology scouting service and expanding its service offerings.

What You Will Do

As a member of the Innovation Lab team, you will be working on a variety of tasks in collaboration

with a dynamic team and a range of internal and external stakeholders. The principal tasks include:

• Technology and Innovation Watch
  • Conduct Technology Scouting and Benchmarking for Particular Use Cases: Research, identify, and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to specific business challenges in the trading sector.
  • Develop a Technology Radar for Emerging Technologies in Our Sector: Create and maintain visual tools that categorize and track emerging technologies by their maturity and relevance to the business.
  • Assist in the Development of Digital Prototypes: Support teams in building and testing prototypes, notably with no/low code tool, to evaluate potential solutions.
  • Establish contact with tech firms and academic entities for potential collaborations.
  • Effectively communicate insights and findings to the business and technical teams. 
  • Prepare reports and presentations that highlight potential digital solutions and their benefits.
• Innovation Project Support
  • Assist in conducting project framings
  • Workshop assistance and support
• Innovation Lab Activities & Communication
  • Contribute to creation of web page content and event programming.
  • Assist in day-to-day activities in innovation lab, such as maintenance of lab and media equipment, preparation of events, workshops, and short courses. 
  • Assist in ensuring smooth and high-quality execution of daily activities.

Your Profile 

• Currently pursuing higher education (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a field related to Business Analytics, Innovation, Data Science, or Engineering (Master / School of Engineers).
• You are proactive, inquisitive, methodical, and rigorous with an affinity for digital tools and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate and communicate technical solutions clearly.
• Proactive, methodical, and curious, with a capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Fluent in English (essential); additional language skills are a plus.
• A tri-partite internship agreement is mandatory.