2027 Summer Intern - Geothermal Resources

The 2027 Summer Internship - Geothermal Resources Team is an exciting opportunity to learn about subsurface resource exploration and management in the geothermal industry.

The successful candidate will be assigned a project related to their discipline of interest and mentored by members of the Cyrq Energy Geothermal Resources team. Potential projects include geologic framework mapping for exploration and/or reservoir management, geochemical characterization of reservoirs and aquifers, well-field production/injection optimization, and geoscience data management.

Our full-time, paid 2027 Summer Internship program runs for 13 weeks, from mid-May to mid-August 2027 (adjustments for school start/end are available). This position will be based on-site at our Reno Corporate office and may include travel to existing geothermal facilities.

Responsibilities: 

Interns will be provided with basic project scopes and goals based on their field of study. Successful interns will:

• Synthesize independent study and mentorship into a working knowledge of geothermal systems.
• Generate a project roadmap and execute it over a 13-week period.
• Provide a final report and recommendations based on the outcome of the project.

• Active undergraduate or graduate student in Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Reservoir Engineering, or other related field.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to complete domestic travel to field and office locations., up to 5%.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills and ability to indirectly motivate others to a common goal.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences including technicians, engineers, stakeholders, vendors, and partners.
• Ability to work in remote field locations, outside, and in difficult weather
• Ability to wear company-standard PPE
• Ability to work in office during normal business hours
• Ability to sit, for long periods of time

When on plant locations: 

• Ability to stand, twist, stoop/bend, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, push, pull, and climb stairs or ladders regularly.
• Ability to walk moderate distances over uneven ground.
• Ability to tolerate remote environments, indoor /outdoor work, wildlife, possible dust, dirt, and wind, including any weather typical for all seasons in southern CA, NV, and UT.
• Ability to don all forms of required Personal Protective Equipment and work at heights of up to 50’.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.