Internship - Strategic Development
Internship - Strategic Development
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$ 23 - 33
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Job Description
Calpine Corporation is Americas largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean efficient modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.
The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984 Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental addition its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earths surface to produce clean renewable electricity.
Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following other duties may be assigned)
In the Strategic Development Internship role you will work closely with an experienced team of leaders across many areas of the company allowing you to gain broad exposure and experience in business development while working on projects in geothermal power generation carbon capture sequestration battery storage and other clean energy initiatives
Job Responsibilities
- Assist Commercial role in project development.
- Learn about Site selection stakeholder engagement entitlement acquisition transmission interconnection process management and vendor negotiations.
- Assist with the preparation and input of financial models and preparing presentations for meetings with counterparties.
- Coordinates closely with internal and external stakeholders.
- Learn about Calpines corporate views on the commodity markets and the inherent fundamental risk factors
- Exact summer projects will be determined at the time of the commencement of the internship.
Job Requirements
- Candidate should be working on a Bachelors or Masters degree at an accredited college or university in a quantitative or analytical field such as business mathematics statistics economics finance accounting engineering or physics.
- Must have at least two years of undergraduate coursework completed by the start of the internship. Graduate students also encouraged to apply.
- Minimum GPA 3.2
- Demonstrated aptitude applying analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel
- Able to work autonomously and under the pressure of multiple deadlines
- Knowledge of the energy industry specifically the independent power or utility sector is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.
- Team player who enjoys diving into issues brainstorming solutions and learning new methods and tools to address problems
- High degree of enthusiasm and drive
- Must be flexible and able to work harmoniously with others
- Good problem solving and analytical ability
- Good organization skills and attention to details are essential
Salary Information
$23.00 to $33.00 per hour
Additional Calpine Information
- Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities Females Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
- Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position please send an e-mail with your request to. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
