Calpine

Description

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Calpine is seeking a team-oriented Systems Engineer intern for its downtown location. Under broad management direction, you will assist in the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration and technical services and support for assigned client/functions

Job Responsibilities

+ You will learn to work with the Team to determine the system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.

+ You will learn to analyze and define complex system requirements and prepare studies; formulate and define specifications for operating software programming applications or modifies/maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer.

+ You will work with the Team to design, code, test, debug, and document those programs and coordinate the design of subsystems and integration of total system.

+ You will work with Business Analysts in the introduction and deployment of new business enabling technologies which support process reengineering efforts.

+ You will assist in monitoring the overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately.

+ You will assist in performing root cause analysis on failed components and implement corrective measures.

+ You will assist the Team in the responsibility for applications dealing with the overall operating system, such as sophisticated file maintenance routines, large telecommunications networks, computer accounting, and advanced mathematical/scientific software packages.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and are not to be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Job Requirements

+ Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, working towards Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, preferred.

+ Rising Junior or Senior, completion of at least 30 hours.

+ Minimum GPA 3.0

+ Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future for any company.

+ Excellent communication, problem solving, and analytical skills

+ Must be flexible and able to work harmoniously with others

+ Good organization skills and attention to details are essential

+ Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and concepts.

+ Exposure to Windows and Linux operating systems, database technologies, web application. servers, and/or automated testing tools.

+ Exposure to Application installations, configuration, and/or administration.

+ Exposure to Cloud computing technologies.

+ Exposure to Powershell, Python, or batch.

Additional Calpine Information

+ Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

+ Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to [email protected]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Company Information

Calpine
Houston