Internship - Mechanical Engineer

Calpine Corporation is America's 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 27,000 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 stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Mechanical Engineering: Provide support for small and large capital projects for Calpine's existing fleet of natural gas combined and simple cycle power plants. Work in a small group of Calpine mechanical engineers that support these plants and projects performing daily duties typical for the power generation business. Work with outside A/E firms contracted by Calpine to provide engineering services for the troubleshooting, maintenance, design, and configuration management of existing and new power plants. Excellent exposure to all facets of the power generation business.

Job Responsibilities

• Learn the basics of plant configuration and troubleshooting techniques used to identify and resolve issues encountered by the plants. Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned while under the direct supervision of a Calpine employee.
• Report to the Director of Mechanical Engineering and/or their direct reports (Mechanical Engineers) and take day-to-day instructions, both written and verbal, from them.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and are not to be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Job Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at an accredited college or university
• Senior standing, preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future.
• Willingness to work outdoors, in field locations, in a "hands on" environment.
• Willingness to adhere to plant safety standards, procedures, and practices.
• Good comprehension of basic engineering practices.
• Demonstrated modeling aptitude creating complex Excel models.
• Ability to apply analytical tools such as Tableau
• Knowledge of the energy industry, specifically the power or utility sector, is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem solving and analytical ability
• Good organization skills and attention to details are essential
• Must be flexible and able to work harmoniously with others in a dynamic environment.
• Must be able to self-start and manage multiple simultaneous tasks and priorities.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

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 hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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