
2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern - Metcalf Energy Center
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Constellation is seeking Mechanical Engineering students for a paid, approximately 10-week internship at the Metcalf Energy Center in Coyote, California, from June 7 through August 13, 2027. Interns will work on assigned projects to gain hands-on experience under a supervisor and technical mentor, assisting with plant engineering, operations, maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and related tasks.
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As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
We are currently seeking highly motivated Mechanical Engineering students for Engineering Internships for 2027 to work in person at our location in Coyote, CA – Metcalf Energy Center. These paid internships will last approximately 10 weeks starting June 7th, 2027 through August 13th, 2027. Interns will work on specific projects, designed to help them gain real-world, hands-on experience working independently under an assigned supervisor and technical mentor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist Plant Engineer in day-to-day engineering tasks
Assist Plant shift operations including local starting and stopping of equipment.
Assist in Maintain shift operating logs and records when required.
Read and record gauges and meters when required.
Assist while under direct supervision by a qualified Calpine Employee with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, inspections, and troubleshooting.
Assist in development of standard procedures for operations.
Assist with Maintaining plant chemistry logs and records.
Assist with the requisition spare parts inventory for plant equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned while under the direct supervision of a Calpine employee.
Report to and take day-to-day instructions, both written and verbal, from the Plant Engineer, Plant Manager and Operations Manager
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:
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at an accredited college or university
Juniornstanding, preferred.
Legally eligible to work in the United States now and in the future for any company.
Willingness to work outdoors, in field locations, in a "hands on" environment.
Willingness to adhere to plant safety standards, procedures, and practices.
Good comprehension of basic engineering practices.
Good problem solving and analytical ability.
Strong computer skills especially in the use of spreadsheet and word processing programs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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.
Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,108 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$55–88K/yr130 salary ranges
- California median$25–36/hr106 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 169 open Engineering Intern jobs in California and 2,108 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Arup8 open
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- Experience
- Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (35 postings).
- Education
- 707 of the 2,108 open Engineering Intern jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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