Geology Internship
Elemental Impact
Company Overview
Elemental Excelerator
HeadquartersHawai'i & San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Founded2009
SizeApproximately 50 employees (source: linkedin.com). No public revenue figures disclosed as it operates as a private nonprofit under Elemental Excelerator, Inc. (EIN 82-1112859), supported by philanthropic backers including the Rockefeller Foundation and Emerson Collective (source: rockefellerfoundation.org).
What They Do
Elemental Excelerator is a nonprofit organization dedicated to scaling climate technologies that have a significant community impact. Founded in 2009 by Dawn Lippert, it has evolved from evaluating over 5,000 startups to investing in more than 150 companies across 50 U.S. states and over 100 countries. The organization provides catalytic capital, coaching, and support to bridge funding gaps for early-stage ventures that address climate change and social equity (source: rockefellerfoundation.org). Its core focus encompasses a wide range of climate technologies, including energy, transportation, agriculture, water, and construction, with investments typically ranging from $1-3 million per company to accelerate adoption in underserved communities (source: investorlist.com).
Projects & Track Record
Elemental Excelerator has a notable track record of successful projects and investments. Among its portfolio, Simple Energy, a utility analytics software firm, sold most of its shares to AES in 2018 and merged into Uplight, now serving 75 top electric and gas utilities worldwide. Another significant investment was in Xos Trucks, an electric van and truck manufacturer that secured a major order from FedEx and went public via a SPAC merger in 2021. The organization has facilitated at least 20 other exits through acquisitions or public markets, showcasing its effectiveness in nurturing startups to maturity (source: trellis.net). Ongoing initiatives include investments in innovative companies such as Forum Mobility, Modulous, and Stem, which are focused on electric trucking, modular construction, and energy storage software, respectively (source: investorlist.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Elemental Excelerator has continued to expand its portfolio, adding about 15 companies annually from a pool of 1,000 reviewed. This growth has been supported by leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act for project readiness. Notably, the organization spun out Earthshot Ventures in September 2021, raising $60 million for early-stage climate tech, backed by prominent figures such as John Doerr and Tom Steyer (source: golden.com). Additionally, it launched the Empowering Diverse Climate Talent (EDICT) internship program to build workforce pipelines in anticipation of 24 million green jobs by 2030, as projected by the International Labor Organization (source: rockefellerfoundation.org).
Working There
Elemental Excelerator offers a variety of roles across sourcing, investment analysis, portfolio management, coaching, policy, and operations within its approximately 50-person team. About half of the staff is dedicated to direct company support, emphasizing racial equity strategies and long-term plans to eliminate race-based disparities in the workplace (source: rockefellerfoundation.org). The organization primarily hires in its Honolulu headquarters and East Palo Alto office, aligning with its operational focus in Hawai'i and the San Francisco Bay Area. The culture is mission-driven, with over 50% of its portfolio companies led by diverse founders, reflecting a commitment to community representation and equity (source: guidestar.org).
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Job Description
You won't be running coffee orders or shuffling paperwork this summer. At Fervo, interns are handed something real: a project of your own, scoped with your manager on day one and yours to drive for the full 12 weeks. You'll work side-by-side with the teams building the next generation of geothermal energy, tackling problems that genuinely move the business forward. At the end of the summer, you'll present your work to our executive leadership team, department leads, and fellow interns, sharing real results with a real audience. This is a real seat at the table - and a real shot at what comes next.
Fervo Energy is developing next-generation geothermal power to deliver firm, carbon-free energy at scale, anchored by our flagship Cape Station development in Milford, Utah, one of the largest next-generation geothermal developments in the world.
As a Geology Intern, you'll support Fervo's geological modeling and operations workstreams, helping advance our geothermal energy development goals. You'll assist in compiling analogue and digital geological and geophysical datasets to inform three-dimensional conceptual models of geothermal reservoirs, contributing to acreage evaluation, prospect ranking, wellsite operations, and the development of Fervo's exploration and development strategy.
Responsibilities
- Analyze subsurface datasets (including well logs, seismic/microseismic, and pressure data) to inform acreage development strategy and operational decisions
- Participate in active drilling and completions operations at the Cape Station development
- Build skillsets in geoscience applications such as Petrel and LeapFrog
- Provide recommendations to a broader team to influence future development
Required Qualifications
- Rising Senior, Master's candidate wrapping up within the next year, or PhD candidate - we're building a pipeline toward full-time offers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to stakeholders and leadership
- Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and adapt quickly to new challenges
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness and ability to collaborate in a remote working environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with geothermal and/or oil and gas data (well logs, geophysical data)
- Experience reviewing well lithology logs (mudlogs, strat columns, etc.)
- Experience in mapping (structural or stratigraphic) on a basin-wide scale
- Experience with operations or fieldwork
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About the role
September 8, 2026
September 8, 2026
Internship
On-site
Non-profit
- Houston, Texas, United States
Internship level, preferably rising Senior or Master's/PhD candidate
UTC-05:00