E-Fuel Simulator Refinement and Techno-Economic Benchmarking Study

Brineworks is developing ultra low-cost direct air capture (DAC) for carbon removal and utilisation. We are a climate tech start-up headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with an international team of 15 with expertise spanning chemistry, engineering, policy, business, and strategy.

Our mission is to deliver ultra low-cost DAC through cutting edge electrochemistry and renewably powered intermittent operation. Our vision is for our technology to enable a world where gigaton-scale carbon removal reverses climate change and secures a livable planet for generations to come.

Brineworks offers a dynamic start-up environment where team members work closely on strategic initiatives that shape the company's trajectory. We value intellectual rigor, collaborative problem-solving, and cross-functional learning.

You will work on high-impact projects with real commercial and technical implications.

Learn more about us here: https://brineworks.tech/

Key Tasks

1. Update, expand, and refine Brineworks' internal E-Fuel Pricing Simulator
2. Identify any published TEAs and standards, and analyse the shortcomings and/or benefits of each standard or published TEA benchmarked
3. Benchmark the standards and other published TEAs against Brineworks' methodology, noting any gaps or areas where Brineworks' TEA exceeds the quality of the benchmarked versions
4. Compare metrics from other TEAs to ensure easy to compare Brineworks' outputs to other companies
5. Integrate E-Fuel Pricing Simulator with Customer Facing TEA
6. Present the Customer Facing TEA in a clean, user-friendly dashboard format
7. Create easily digestible investor and customer materials communicating key outputs

Expected Outcomes

Techno-Economic Analysis

Develop competencies in TEA methodologies, and industry standards for climate tech projects. Learn to evaluate and benchmark technical assumptions, identify analytical gaps, and ensure outputs meet investor and customer expectations for rigor and comparability.

Data Visualisation & Technical Communication

Build practical skills in translating complex technical models into accessible formats for diverse audiences. Gain experience designing user-friendly dashboards, creating investor-grade materials, and presenting economic findings that support commercial conversations.

Project Deliverables

• Refined and expanded E-Fuel Simulator with validated assumptions
• Comprehensive TEA standards benchmarking report identifying Brineworks' methodological strengths, integrated customer-facing TEA dashboard with intuitive interface, and polished investor/customer materials that clearly communicate economic advantages and competitive positioning.

• Our working language is English, so fluency is required
• Strong research and analytical capabilities, with ability to synthesise complex information from multiple sources
• Comfort working with quantitative and qualitative data
• Ability to produce clear, concise written content for various audiences (technical and non-technical)
• Self-directed and proactive work style with ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, well-documented work
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and willingness to learn about climate tech, its practical applications, and how to translate research into actionable business insights
• Collaborative team player comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

In addition to co-signing the Letter of Commitment with Brineworks, you will also be required to sign our Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Nice to Have (But Not Required)

• Strong preference for talent who can work in-person at our offices in Amsterdam
• Experience working in fast-paced or startup environments

Brineworks is committed to building a diverse team and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

This role is scoped for a three month period. There is potential for you to extend the time in your role with us depending on Brineworks' evolving needs. Any extensions will be discussed towards the end of the InnoNext Program.