Calpine · 3 months ago
Internship - Power Operations Engineer - Stony Brook Energy Center
Stony Brook, New York, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$23/hr - $33/hrCalpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources. This supervised internship position allows a college student to apply and enhance their knowledge of power plant operations while working under the supervision of Operations and Maintenance Managers.
Electrical DistributionEnergyGeothermal EnergyNatural ResourcesPower Grid
Responsibilities
Utilizing plant data systems to access equipment performance and reliability
Updating maintenance documentation and work management system
Assist plant staff with special projects as needed
Perform other duties as assigned while under the direct supervision of a Calpine employee
Report to Operations and Maintenance Manager and take day-to-day instructions, both written and verbal
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field at an accredited college or university, preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Completion of at least 30 credits towards graduation
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future for any company
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
Good problem solving and analytical ability
Strong computer skills especially in the use of spreadsheet and word processing programs
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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
Company
Calpine
Calpine is an energy company that generates electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources.
Founded in 1984
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53BKey Investors
Texas Energy Fund
2025-10-14Debt Financing· $278M
2025-01-10Acquired
2024-01-10Debt Financing· $1B
Leadership Team
Andrew Novotny
President and Chief Executive Officer
Zach Deakins
Vice President - Controller
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