2025 Chemical Engineer - Intern (Mineral Development)

Berkshire Hathaway - Calipatria, CA

Full-time - Intern

Calipatria, CA

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About the position

The 2025 Chemical Engineer Intern position at Berkshire Hathaway Energy focuses on mineral development projects. This internship provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the field of chemical engineering, particularly in the context of mineral development. Interns will support various activities associated with the development and construction of mineral projects, which includes assisting with evaluations and due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions. The role requires conducting research to inform decision-making processes and contribute to the overall success of projects. Interns will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive reports, presentations, project schedules, and plans. They will also track project financials, invoicing, and the development and construction status of ongoing projects. This position involves assisting in the preparation of contracts, permit applications, and regulatory filings to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, interns will analyze financial models and summarize findings for the development team, providing critical insights that will aid in project evaluations. The role may also include performing additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors, allowing for a diverse range of experiences within the internship.

Responsibilities

• Supports all activities associated with the development and construction of mineral development projects.
• Assists with evaluation and due diligence on potential investments, acquisitions and other business evaluations and performs research.
• Develops and maintains reports, presentations, project schedules and plans, and tracks project financials, invoicing and development and construction status of projects.
• Assists in the preparation of contracts, permit applications, regulatory filings and other activities necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analyze financial models; provide summary of information to development team on analysis.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with project management software.
• Experience with financial modeling and analysis.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in mineral development.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in the field of chemical engineering.
• Opportunity to work on real-world projects in mineral development.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the industry.