Internship Strategic Development

$41,600 - $62,400/Yr

Calpine - Walnut Creek, CA

Full-time - Intern

Walnut Creek, CA

Utilities

About the position

Calpine Corporation is seeking an intern for its Strategic Development team, located in Walnut Creek, California. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a team of experienced leaders across various areas of the company, providing broad exposure to business development in the energy sector. The intern will engage in projects related to geothermal power generation, carbon capture sequestration, battery storage, and other clean energy initiatives. This role is designed to enhance the intern's understanding of the energy industry while contributing to Calpine's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable energy solutions. As part of the internship, the intern will assist in project development within the Commercial role, gaining insights into site selection, stakeholder engagement, entitlement acquisition, and the transmission interconnection process. The intern will also be involved in vendor negotiations and will assist in preparing financial models and presentations for meetings with various counterparties. Coordination with both internal and external stakeholders will be a key aspect of the role, allowing the intern to learn about Calpine's corporate views on commodity markets and the associated risk factors. The specific projects assigned to the intern will be determined at the start of the internship, ensuring that the experience is tailored to the intern's skills and interests while aligning with the company's strategic goals. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing degrees in quantitative or analytical fields to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting and contribute to innovative energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Commercial role in project development.
• Learn about site selection, stakeholder engagement, entitlement acquisition, and transmission interconnection process management.
• Assist with the preparation and input of financial models and preparing presentations for meetings with counterparties.
• Coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Learn about Calpine's corporate views on the commodity markets and the inherent fundamental risk factors.

Requirements

• Candidate should be working on a Bachelor's or Master's 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the energy industry, specifically the independent power or utility sector.

Benefits

• Hourly wage ranging from $20.00 to $30.00.