Calpine - Walnut Creek, CA
posted 2 months ago
Calpine Corporation is seeking an intern for its Strategic Development team, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the energy sector, particularly in clean energy initiatives. As America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources, Calpine operates a fleet of 77 power plants, generating over 27,000 megawatts of capacity. The internship will allow you to work closely with experienced leaders across various departments, offering broad exposure to business development in areas such as geothermal power generation, carbon capture sequestration, and battery storage. During the internship, you will assist in project development, learning about critical processes such as site selection, stakeholder engagement, entitlement acquisition, and transmission interconnection management. You will also have the opportunity to prepare financial models and presentations for meetings with counterparties, coordinating closely with both internal and external stakeholders. This role is designed to provide you with insights into Calpine's corporate views on commodity markets and the fundamental risk factors involved. Specific projects will be assigned at the start of the internship, ensuring a tailored experience that aligns with your interests and the company's needs.