Search: Student Job & Volunteer Opps, Energy

Sol Focus Mission

The company's mission is to provide innovative solar energy solutions which are competitive with fossil fuels. To achieve this goal, SolFocus has developed new and leveraged existing technologies that will reduce the cost barriers to solar energy. SolFocus has an expanding portfolio of products and technologies including solar concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems, intelligent tracking systems for CPV and flat panel PV systems, and will be expanding into other solar technologies. Please contact Kevin at kevin_lee@solfocus.com for internship inquiries.

Key Responsibilities for Sol Focus Internship:

-Data Analysis

-Interpretation and communication of results

-Potential model building

-Support product marketing on wind, cost, and other analysis

-Other support as needed

Qualifications and Experience:

-College student/graduate

-Microsoft office expertise

-Knowledge of statistics

-Engineering, Science, or Math majors.

-Database (Access, SQL, or other) and Programming skills

The City of El Cerrito is offering an Environmental Services internship opportunity ($12.41/hour, no more than 37.5 hours a week, no more than 790 hours total) with the current Integrated Waste Services (IWS) Division, which will be re-organized into the Environmental Services (ES) Division as of July 1, 2008. This is an exciting time to work with the IWS Division, as its scope of duties and programs expands beyond recycling and waste reduction into a broader range of environmental programs, including water and energy conservation, climate protection, and overall sustainability. The intern may assist with the following programs: commercial recycling program, recycling program customer service, City facilities recycling program, City energy and resource conservation program, 2006 and 2007 greenhouse gas inventory, City environmental events, and general office tasks. This internship is an opportunity to gain experience and skills in the environmental field, while learning about recycling collection and operations and City government administration. Please submit a job application form (available at www.el-cerrito.org/employee_services/instructions.html), resmue and cover letter to City of El Cerrito , Attn: Integrated Waste Services Division, Re: Internship, 10940 San Pablo Avenue , El Cerrito CA 94530 . For further information about the position or the application process, please contact Alexis Petru at (510) 215-4353.

PAID SUMMER OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON GROUND-BREAKING CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY
POLICY AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF STATE GOVERNMENT RESUMES DUE BY JUNE 4

Do you want to spend the summer helping to craft California's climate change
program? Would you like to learn how to affect fundamental political change?
Do you want a crash course in one of the most exciting industries in the
world, while working for one of the most effective environmental agencies of
the last 30 years? Are you ready for the best internship you could ever hope
for?
The California Energy Commission is offering a limited-term, paid student
assistantship opportunity for a student to work directly with Commissioner
Karen Douglas on public policy and program development in the areas of
climate change, renewable energy and transportation. The position will
involve public policy analysis and development, legislative review,
stakeholder engagement and organizational management. The student will be in
a unique position to see first-hand how energy and climate policy is shaped
and to learn the skills and techniques needed to succeed in the new energy
policy landscape.
The Commissioner is looking for a student with excellent verbal and writing
skills, with a passion for public policy and environmental sustainability.
The student can come from any of a variety of disciplines but must be able
to provide high-quality analysis and work products. The position will be in
Sacramento, begin as soon as possible, and last until the student's fall
2008 term begins.
Interested students should review the Energy Commission's website for more
information on the Commission's activities and the Commission's brochure on
student assistants for more information on the general details of the
position. To express interest, contact Commissioner Douglas's Advisor Panama
Bartholomy at (916) 654-4896 and be prepared to provide a resume, a letter
of interest and a writing sample.

Job Description:
We are looking for chemical or mechanical graduate or undergraduate
engineering students with backgrounds in chemical engineering process
simulation, heat transfer, thermodynamics, stationary or mobile power plant
design, and/or energy conversion device design. Ideal candidates have

* knowledge of chemical engineering process simulation software, such
as Chemcad and/or ASPEN,

* knowledge of fuel cell systems, and/or

* knowledge of stationary cogenerative power plant design.

Some knowledge of economics and optimization is also helpful.

The core body of this work is in developing models of stationary
cogenerative fuel cell systems and related energy conversion or storage
devices. These energy device models will be connected to each other to
simulate a distributed energy grid composed of many such devices. This
macro-distributed grid model will be tested against electricity and thermal
demands in buildings. The design of these energy devices, their installed
capacity, and their installation design and control will be optimized in the
context of energy demands.

Successful candidates will help evaluate avant-garde designs of cogeneration
stationary fuel cell power plants, and building energy demands. Assessment
criteria for these energy systems and supply chains will include 1) their
impact on the environment including a) greenhouse gas emissions, b) criteria
air pollutants, c) solid waste production, d) human health and e) energy
efficiency; 2) their implications for national security including a) the
security of the fuel and energy supplied, b) the diversity of the fuel
supply, and c) the dependence of foreign oil; and 3) their costs to
consumers, governments, and incumbent energy suppliers.

Required / Desired Criteria:
Required General Student Internship Program (SIP) Criteria:
Must be at least 16 years of age
Must have full-time enrollment status at a college or university
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0 (or 4.0/5.0)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Graduate or undergraduate student status
Knowledge of chemical engineering process simulation software (Chemcad
and/or ASPEN)

Desired Criteria:
We are also looking for chemical or mechanical engineers with backgrounds in
chemical engineering process simulation, heat transfer, thermodynamics,
stationary or mobile power plant design, and/or energy conversion device
design. Ideal candidates have

* Knowledge of chemical engineering process simulation software, such
as Chemcad and/or ASPEN.

* Knowledge of fuel cell systems.

* Knowledge of stationary cogenerative power plant design.

Some knowledge of economics and optimization is also helpful.

We are looking for both undergraduate and graduate students.

To Apply:

* Please feel free to contact Dr. Whitney Colella directly
(wgcolel@sandia.gov or phone (505) 844-8534).

Whitney Colella , PhD, MBA
Truman Research Fellow
Sandia National Laboratories
MS 0734, PO Box 5800, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87185
Phone: (505) 844-8534; Voice Mail (only): (925) 294-2612
Fax: (505) 844-7786; Email: wgcolel@sandia.gov

* Please submit your resume via the Sandia employment website.

External Job Posting Website: http://tinyurl.com/ry722

* To learn more about the summer intern programs at Sandia, please
check

Graduate Summer Internships:
http://tinyurl.com/5km54o
Undergraduate Summer Internships:
http://tinyurl.com/4o2c7v

Department Description: Department 6330 - Energy & Infrastructure Future

Our nation depends on secure, reliable, sustainable, and cost effective
supplies of energy to support economic development and to maintain a high
standard of living. The present energy infrastructure was designed to meet
these needs with fossil fuels because their inherent high energy and power
densities enable the creation of flexible, adaptive mobile and fixed power
supplies with intrinsic storage and dispatchability. These benefits have
come at a cost of high carbon emissions, dependence on foreign petroleum,
and low energy source diversification investment. In order to move beyond
the present state of an insatiable appetite for fossil fuels and the
resulting infrastructure, new concepts, ideas, and technologies will be
needed to support the DOE's National Energy Policy goals to:

. Diversify our energy mix and reduce dependence on foreign petroleum,

. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts,

. Create a more flexible, more reliable and higher capacity U.S. energy
infrastructure, and

. Improve energy efficiency and productivity.

Sandia's approach to addressing these goals under the present constraints of
our existing infrastructure and shortterm, market-based mentality is an
iterative top-down, bottom-up optimization process called Energy Surety.
Energy surety is a collection of features of an "ideal" energy system,
which, when satisfied, enable the system to function properly while at the
same time allow it to resist stresses that could result in unacceptable
losses. The attributes (metrics) of the energy surety model include safety,
security, reliability, recoverability and sustainability. The collective
goal of the Energy and Infrastructures Futures Group is to design, develop,
and implement safe, secure, reliable, sustainable, and cost effective energy
and transportation infrastructures. This goal is being accomplished through
hardware and software development integrated with testing, evaluation, and
verification based upon energy systems analyses. The energy systems analyses
define potential energy and infrastructure futures through thermodynamics,
physics, and engineering which are evaluated through economic analyses.

Sandia has taken a leadership role in a number of areas across the spectrum
of programs in the DOE Offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,
Fossil Energy, and Nuclear Energy, as well as the Office of Science. We also
have developed a substantial effort of corporately funded activities through
Sandia's Laboratory Directed Research & Development Program. We also conduct
research in direct support of U.S. industry partners through Sandia's Work
for Others Program. These activities are carried out by multidisciplinary
scientists and engineers located at Sandia's sites in Livermore, Calif., and
Albuquerque, N.M. The work is done in close partnership with other industry,
government, and university research institutions worldwide.

GreenOrder Seeks Summer Associates From MBA, Environmental Programs

GreenOrder seeks talented professionals enrolled in master's degree programs in business administration or environmental management to join our New York team in Summer 2008.

Summer Associate candidates should have professional experience in strategy consulting, marketing, or other relevant work, with the qualities of an outstanding business leader and advisor: intellectual rigor, analytical thinking, creativity, and a passion for delivering outstanding solutions to clients.

Responsibilities include research, analysis, communications, and direct client work. Summer Associates will have daily involvement in the most stimulating intellectual and business challenges we address for our clients and the opportunity to contribute to the solutions of some of today's most pressing global issues.

REQUIREMENTS:
· Education: Bachelor's degree and strong academic and professional record is required. Current enrollment in a master's degree program strongly preferred

· Professional Experience: Excellent grasp of business strategy, organizational behavior, and leadership required. Management consulting experience preferred

· Skills: Exceptional writing, research, communication, presentation, organization, facilitation, and interpersonal skills

· Expertise: Environmental and/or energy domain expertise required. Marketing, communications, or public relations experience a plus

· Intangibles: Candidates must have a strong character and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.

TO APPLY:
Send resume and cover letter to: SummerAssociate@greenorderjobs.com.

Paid Internship in Energy End-Use Efficiency and Conservation:
Climate Culture, LLC is a New York City-based Internet company that empowers consumers and businesses to combat global warming using
interactive web-based applications. We are looking for interns with extensive experience in climate and energy science and a strong passion for using technology to solve pressing environmental problems.

Skills & Qualifications:
o Superior quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
o Familiarity with a wide range of energy issues, including energy systems, markets, databases, regulatory structures and conservation initiatives
o Ability and desire to develop the most sophisticated personal energy use and carbon dioxide emission calculations available on the web
o Background in and personal adherence to responsible or green consumption and lifestyle habits, including an understanding of green companies, technologies and product lines
o Ability to quickly absorb sophisticated technical and conceptual information, identify key issues and details, and clearly present alternatives to both technical and non-technical individuals
o Ability to work on multiple complex tasks against deadlines and shifting priorities. Comfort in dealing with uncertainty, ambiguity and change.
Current and graduating students are welcome to apply. We offer competitive pay and an opportunity for full-time employment. We require a minimum of 40 hours per week during the summer. You will also be required to work during the semester to prepare for the internship. This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting and growing company!

Applicants should email a resume and cover letter to:
Zeke Hausfather at zeke@climateculture.com

Summary
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the nation's primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, has an immediate opening for a summer student internship in the Scientific Computing Group in our Golden, Colorado office. The internship has a possible extension for up to one year. The position would be part-time (15 - 25 hours per week) during the school year and/or full-time during the summer.

Duties
The computing group is cutting-edge with respect to capturing rapidly changing scientific metadata and allowing the scientists to relate different kinds of data in a meaningful way. The intern will support work concerning the management of scientific and technical data, including working with researchers on techniques to enable the capture and storage of technical data in a scientific setting. As a part of the development team, the intern will support data harvesting using existing software, and develop new visualization techniques for existing data sets.

Minimum Requirements
Undergraduate or graduate student in computer science or related field. Demonstrated experience in programming, databases, and software development. Experience using agile techniques and test-driven development. Demonstrated experience with unit testing. Experience with major dynamic languages like Python, Ruby, or C#.

Preferred
Good writing skills. Demonstrated computer skills, particularly database use and programming in Python. Experience with systems related to the management of scientific data.

Submit Your Resume
Please email resume and transcripts (unofficial OK) to:

Laura Davis
NREL, Human Resources Office
Requisition #5900-7259
1617 Cole Blvd.
Golden, CO 80401
laura_davis@nrel.gov
Interns must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. You will be contacted only if selected for an interview.

In India, a wala is a person you go to for something: a bicycle repair wala, a chai wala. Greenwala.com will soon be the new destination to go to for green. An on-line community based in California but with a global reach, Greenwala will be a place to share ideas and learn about ways to make our homes and workplaces more sustainable. We are currently a start-up operating in stealth mode.

Are you interested in helping write sustainability content or moderating one of the seven channels for Greenwala: energy, transportation, organic food, green building, green technology, consumer products, or closed loop manufacturing?

If you:
• Believe that inspiring people with a positive vision is a powerful tool for realizing a sustainable world,
• Enjoy researching and writing, and
• Like having flexible hours and a flexible job location

then e-mail the following three items to Justine Burt at burtjustine@gmail.com by May 8th.
1. Resume
2. A cover letter including information about sustainability topics of interest to you and relevant work experience on these topics
3. A 200-300 word writing sample on the topic “The best way to travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles: environmental impact, time and cost”

When you e-mail your information, please type “Summer Internship” in the subject line.

What We Do:

The solar electric industry is an exciting and rapidly growing business, providing
excellent career opportunities and the great satisfaction of having a positive
impact on the environment. SunPower Corp. designs, manufactures and markets
high-performance solar electric technology worldwide. SunPower's high-efficiency
solar cells and panels generate up to 50 percent more power per unit area than
conventional solar technologies. SunPower is also a leading global provider of
large-scale solar power systems, with well over 100 megawatts installed. For more
information on SunPower please visit the SunPower website at www.sunpowercorp.com

Summary:

We are seeking an Utility Proposal Development Intern to assist with preparing
proposals for the development of Utility-Scale Solar Power Plants. Essential Duties
and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist in generating comprehensive proposals based on client specifications, site
conditions, policy considerations, competitive landscape, and strategies provided by
members of the SunPower's Utility Sales Team.

* Research candidate sites for project feasibility, using public sources to determine factors like parcel ownership, zoning, and current land use

* Analyze possible competitors and partners

* Identify local policy and development requirements which may affect project

* Form working relationships with other SunPower departments, including Project Management and Finance, to gather requested information for proposals.

* Create proposal content under the guidance of the Sales Team Education and Experience

* Pursuing BS degree at top-tier institution, minimally Junior status

* Coursework in Land Development and Policy preferred

* Coursework in Energy Policy and/or Technology useful

Qualifications:

Essential Skills:

* Superior web research skills

* Excellent oral and written presentation skills

* Meticulous attention to details

* Self Starter with a burning desire to learn

* Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing time demands

* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth Desirable Skills

* Proposal writing experience

* Familiarity with GIS

Internship period will be now through June. Full time (40 hours / week) preferred,
but willing to consider part-time for the perfect candidate.

What We Do:

The solar electric industry is an exciting and rapidly growing business,
providing excellent career opportunities and the great satisfaction of
having a positive impact on the environment. SunPower Corp. designs,
manufactures and markets high-performance solar electric technology
worldwide. SunPower's high-efficiency solar cells and panels generate up
to 50 percent more power per unit area than conventional solar
technologies. SunPower is also a leading global provider of large-scale
solar power systems, with well over 100 megawatts installed. For more
information on SunPower please visit the SunPower website at
www.sunpowercorp.com

Summary:

We are seeking an Utility Proposal Development Intern to assist with
preparing proposals for the development of Utility-Scale Solar Power
Plants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.

Assist in generating comprehensive proposals based on client
specifications, site conditions, policy considerations, competitive
landscape, and strategies provided by members of the SunPower's Utility
Sales Team.

* Research candidate sites for project feasibility, using public sources to determine factors like parcel ownership, zoning, and current land use
* Analyze possible competitors and partners
* Identify local policy and development requirements which may affect project
* Form working relationships with other SunPower departments, including Project Management and Finance, to gather requested information for proposals.
* Create proposal content under the guidance of the Sales Team

Education and Experience:
* Pursuing a Master's at a top-tier institution, or Bachelor's with minimally Junior status
* Coursework in Land Development and Policy preferred
* Coursework in Energy Policy and/or Technology useful

Essential Skills:
* Superior web research skills
* Excellent oral and written presentation skills
* Meticulous attention to details
* Self Starter with a burning desire to learn
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing time demands
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth

Desirable Skills:

* Proposal writing experience
* Familiarity with GIS

Location & Timing:

This position will be based at SunPower's Systems unit at the
newly-rehabilitated historical Ford Assembly Plant near Point Richmond,
CA. The facility is assessable by the waterfront Bay Trail and by BART
via a free shuttle.

Internship period will be now through June. Full time (40 hours / week)
preferred, but willing to consider part-time for the perfect candidate.

To apply, contact Philip.Li@sunpowercorp.com