Thermal Plant Performance & Emissions Analyst

Overview

Handshake is looking for thermal power plant performance and emissions compliance professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with plant performance analysis, emissions monitoring, and GHG reporting to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand thermal power generation workflows and emissions compliance practices.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside research, teaching, postdoctoral work, or industry employment.

Details

This project involves independently producing expert-level analytical work and data outputs using the tools and workflows from your professional practice. You will be asked to complete real work tasks — such as building price forecast models or developing PPA documentation — in a structured, project-based format.

Fully remote with a flexible, asynchronous schedule and no minimum hour requirement; most contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when participating in an active project.

Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available.

Qualifications

At least 2 years of professional experience in thermal power plant performance or emissions compliance, in roles such as:

Plant Performance Engineer or Thermal Performance / Heat Rate Engineer

Air Quality / Emissions Compliance Specialist

GHG / Sustainability Reporting Analyst

Or equivalent roles in the energy industry

Ability to independently produce work using one or more of the following tools:

AVEVA PI

ArcGIS

Ability to independently complete workflows such as:

Heat Rate Efficiency Analysis and Power Plant Heat Rate Performance Analysis

EPA Continuous Emissions Monitoring Report

GHG Emissions Inventory and Annual Reporting

Bachelor's degree or higher required

Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and asynchronously.

Work authorization information

F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility.  If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.