Gas Turbine Student Employee

# Job Title:

Gas Turbine Student Employee

# Location:

Charlotte, NC

# Job Summary and Description:

EPRI is looking for exceptionally talented science and engineering students wishing to gain additional experience in the power industry. Typical majors could include, but are not limited to the following :

- Engineering / Science - Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace / Aeronautical, Materials, Environmental, or similar fields

Typical activities and responsibilities include the following:

- Conduct literature surveys and clear documentation of results in written and visual form

- Help develop content needed within the gas turbine area

- Work with technical mentors to gain experience in addressing real-world challenges, drivers, and priorities that impact power generation.

- Conduct research and assigned tasks independently, but still be willing to interface with other peers and a technical mentor on a regular basis.

An Ideal Candidate will typically have the following qualifications. Exceptions have been made for students with exemplary background and interviews:

- Be at least starting their sophomore year (2nd year) in Fall, while some projects will prefer M.S. or PhD graduate-level students graduating in next 1-2 years.

- Working knowledge of core degree areas.

- Willingness to take on new challenges.

- Worked on group projects as part of classes.

- Willingness to work and network with peer student interns at EPRI.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

The hourly rate range for Student positions are:

- Undergraduate: $16-29 per hour

- Masters: $27-33 per hour

- Ph.D: $31-36 per hour

These ranges are an estimate, and the actual hourly rate may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The hourly rate may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

As an EPRI Student, you will not participate in EPRI’s Benefit Programs which includes health insurance, retirement benefits, vacation, sick leave (except as set required by law) and holiday pay. However, as a Student employee you are eligible for the benefits of Social Security, State Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

For Student positions which require one to relocate to an EPRI office. Relocation assistance is not provided and the student will be responsible for covering all relocation costs/expenses.

EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.

EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled

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