About the role#
This 13-week summer internship focuses on subsurface resource exploration and management within the geothermal industry. You will work alongside the Cyrq Energy Geothermal Resources team to gain hands-on experience. The program runs from mid-May to mid-August 2027, with potential flexibility for school schedules. You will be assigned a project tailored to your discipline, such as geologic mapping, reservoir geochemical characterization, well-field optimization, or geoscience data management.
What you'll do#
- Build a working knowledge of geothermal systems by combining independent study with mentorship.
- Develop a project roadmap and complete your assigned objectives over the 13-week term.
- Deliver a final report and recommendations based on your project outcomes.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Reservoir Engineering, or a related field.
- A valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Ability to travel domestically to field and office locations up to 5% of the time.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly in English.
- Ability to work in an office setting during standard business hours.
- Physical capability to work in remote, outdoor environments and difficult weather conditions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, work at heights up to 50 feet, and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Physical ability to stand, twist, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, push, pull, and climb stairs or ladders while navigating uneven ground.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in Reno, Nevada.
- The term is Summer 2027.
About Cyrq Energy
Cyrq Energy develops and operates geothermal and solar power plants. The company focuses on clean energy production. It maintains facilities across California, Nevada, and Utah. Founded in 2010, the company is based in Salt Lake City and employs 70 people.
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