Chemical Engineering Intern - Geysers

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

We are currently seeking highly motivated Chemical Engineering students for internships for 2027. These paid internships will last approximately 10 weeks starting June 7th, 2027 through August 13th, 2027. This job will be based at the Geysers power plant located at 10350 Socrates Mine Road, Middletown, CA 95461. Interns will work on specific projects, designed to help them gain real-world, hands-on experience working independently under an assigned supervisor and technical mentor.

Job Responsibilities

Assist the Chemistry Department in a variety of chemical process control and monitoring efforts for The Geysers, which may include for example:

• Work alongside Chemical Engineers on projects including: Plant Performance, Historical Analysis, and/or Chemical Laboratory improvements.
• Learn how H2S Abatement systems operate and conduct studies and audits at different plant locations, and evaluating H2S abatement process salt minimization strategies.
• Building a spreadsheet material balance around a geothermal power plant and develop an overall kinetic equation for the H2S abatement reaction.

The remainder of unloaded intern time will be utilized in assisting lab personnel in analytical laboratory tasks including field sampling, chemical analyses and data entry, which may include:

• Utilize lab equipment including wet chemistry, atomic absorption, liquid chromatography, spectrophotometry, and gas chromatography. Analyze geothermal steam and cooling water samples including iron, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and other geothermally sourced chemical species.
• Perform site visits with Calpine personnel at local plants to learn the environment and activities in them and assist in troubleshooting H2S abatement system problems.

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

• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. now and in the future for any company
• Candidate should have completed coursework in their junior year in engineering science, including chemical engineering coursework in Chemical Process Analysis, Transport Phenomena, and chemistry coursework in General Chemistry with lab, and Quantitative Analysis with lab.
• Candidate should be familiar with Microsoft Office Tools software (Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel (& preferably VBA as well)), willing to work as a team with good writing and communication skills.
• The candidate should also be willing to work as a team with good writing and communication skills. Intern must hold a valid driver’s license, and have the ability to drive mountainous, winding, narrow roads. Work environment includes an office setting as well as outdoors in an industrial/power plant setting.
• Strong work ethic and initiative
• Good academic standing
• Work schedule is 4x10 (Monday – Thursday)