Hydro – Geology Intern

rPlus Energies is a team of committed energy industry professionals working together to develop large- scale renewable energy generation and electric storage projects in the United States. rPlusEnergies is a market leader in the western US with a proven track record of delivering projects to utility and corporate customers on time and on budget. rPlusEnergiesspecializes in bringing projects to market through partnership with the private sector, municipalities, utilities, and industry-leading technology and service providers.

Its portfolio consists of a strategic mix of solar, solar plus battery, wind, and pumped storage hydro facilities. Our company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and is backed by Gardner Group and Sandbrook Capital.

The Geology/Hydrogeologist Intern will support a multi-phase hydrogeologic evaluation for a pumped storage hydroelectric project. The hydrogeologic evaluation will assess groundwater characteristics, including conductivity, storability, and transmissivity.

This intern will support the planning and implementation of the hydrogeologic evaluation, working closely with rPlus Hydro staff and consulting hydro geologists. Duties include managing documentation and data, conducting background research, supporting field data collection, and assisting with reporting. The intern will also coordinate with government agencies, environmental consultants, hydrologists, and engineers. Maintaining organized project records—including field notes, permitting requirements, and other datasets—will be essential.

The intern will gain exposure to well installation and groundwater monitoring, pumping tests, and geotechnical bore cutting, collection, and logging.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and curious, with an interest in geology, water resources, and renewable energy. This internship is best suited for graduate or upper-level undergraduate students in geology, hydrogeology, geological engineering, or related fields. The position is a paid internship that is in-person, located at our office Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, with the intent to extend through the fall semester of 2026.

• Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of the hydrogeologic evaluation for Hydro Pumped Storage Projects.
• Organize and maintain project documentation, field notes, consultant deliverables, and data sets.
• Conduct background research on site history, water rights, geological conditions, and other relevant information.
• Participate in environmental and field investigations including hydrologic monitoring, and subsurface investigations.

• Must be located in the state of Utah.
• Currently pursuing a A.S or B.S. or M.S. in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Completed coursework in structural geology, sedimentology, hydrogeology, or geotechnical engineering.
• Strong interest in renewable energy infrastructure development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify technical data.
• Willingness to travel to remote field sites as needed (limited travel).