Internship - Project Development Controls Analytics

Calpine • Houston, TX

71d • Remote

About The Position

This supervised position will allow for a college student who is seeking a career in Analytics to develop professionally as well as to enhance their knowledge with regard to the power generation industry, power/gas commodities markets/battery storage, and all aspects of Calpine functions. This position will require the individual to work a normal day shift. This job will be based out of the Corporate Office (Houston, TX) and may require in-office or work from home hours. The Project Development Controls at Calpine Corp. works with the commercial and operations groups to analyze plant or battery storage performance of our assets and propose actionable feedback. The team aggregates data and develops models used to assess Calpine's fleet of power generation and battery storage assets. Focus is given to budgetary items with an eye on cost-saving initiatives.

Requirements

• Completion of sophomore year and at least 30 credit hours towards bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or other STEM degree
• In good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Programming skills i.e. Visual Basic or Python, is preferred
• Strong Excel skills (Vlookup, Sumifs, Pivot Tables, Macros)
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Supporting model development to assist in evaluation of plant or battery storage assets performance for dispatch and market monitoring purposes
• Studying all asset, making recommendations based on findings
• Managing data integrity for Calpine's Project Development Controls group
• Exact summer projects will be determined at the time of the commencement of the internship

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree