Interns at Calpine make meaningful contributions to the company – and to their résumés.
Candidates who earn positions in Calpine’s competitive, paid internship program come away with realistic, practical perspectives in their areas of specialization. They gain marketable experience and valuable relationships with experts in their fields. Some may interact with our customers as they perform field work while others conduct in-depth research on vital industry topics.
My internship at Calpine has been a great foundation for my future energy-focused career. Interacting with various departments across Calpine has enhanced my understanding of energy market operations and their regulatory frameworks. A highlight from my experience this summer was my visit to our Geysers facilities where I gained firsthand insight on how we harness geothermal energy at the plant.
-Brett Johnson, Regulatory Affairs Intern, Walnut Creek, CA (University of Michigan)
My time interning at Calpine was extraordinarily beneficial and informative. My internship gave me the opportunity to broaden my understanding of the energy industry and provided me exciting hands-on learning opportunities. I really enjoyed the company’s culture as well as meeting many wonderful Calpine employees and learning about their time at Calpine. One particularly memorable opportunity was traveling to some of the charities that Calpine supports; it was a fantastic experience to see Calpine’s philanthropic impact first-hand.
My internship at Calpine has been an enriching experience, enhancing my professional skills as I get closer to entering the workforce. I was unaware of the technical complexity of how power is generated at the facilities and eventually delivered to my home. I now have a much better understanding of that process and the business behind it all. Calpine is great place to work, with great people.
During my time at Calpine, everyone, especially my wonderful supervisor, Ashley, has been extremely welcoming and excited to talk to and get to know us. This culture created an amazing experience beyond what I had imagined or expected. I was assigned projects that felt substantial and allowed me to learn so much about the inner workings of the energy industry and the tremendous amount of work required to supply the energy that keeps people’s electricity running.
-Aishi Gulati, Strategic Development Intern, Walnut Creek, CA (University of California Berkeley)
Calpine’s internship provided professional mentorship, important projects and an opportunity to learn a global industry from the ground level.
As a student who is focusing on learning about power engineering, my time here at Calpine has been extremely insightful. I’ve had the opportunity to learn about the roots of power and understand the different operations of power plants. Along with that, the employees of Calpine have been very welcoming to me, and I’ve had a great time with them over the past summer. Overall, my experience here has been extremely enriching, and it has contributed greatly to my career.
-Jacqueline Villaneuva, Power Operations Intern, Hidalgo Energy Center, TX (Texas A&M University)
Fields of Study
Students majoring in or exploring interests in engineering, geological sciences, finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, law or business are a good fit for Calpine’s internships.
Engineering internships are available within our Power Operations group in Houston or at power plants across the country. Additional opportunities are available in the areas of electricity and natural gas trading, supply chain services, finance and other corporate functions. Most importantly, we look for diligent, ambitious, flexible and responsible candidates who are ready to work hard and learn about the wholesale power industry.
Qualifications
Full-time student at an accredited university
At least Sophomore status (30 credit hours)
In good standing
GPA of 3.0 or above
Good written and verbal communication
Responsible, flexible, ambitious and ready to learn
