The Geothermal Resource Internship 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 the Cyrq Subsurface 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 Internship program runs for 13 weeks from mid-May (or early June) until August 2024. 

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 10%.
• 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.

Location: 

• On-site position based in Reno, Nevada.
• Temporary housing support available

Who is Cyrq Energy? 

Cryq Energy’s mission is to harness the heat of the earth to create clean energy while pursuing the highest standards of health, safety, and sustainability. We believe in a future fueled by renewable energy and are driving the transition to that vision. Our primary values are:  

• Safety - Ensuring everyone goes home the way they arrived. 
• Respect - For each other and the planet. 
• Personal Accountability - A sense of urgency and desire to learn from mistakes. 
• Results-orientation - Being resourceful, rigorous, and responsive.
• Collaboration - Through teamwork across geographies and functions.