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Job Description

Talen Energy’s Environmental Liability Management division is seeking an Environmental Project Engineering Intern for the of Summer 2026.

The successful candidate will be a temporarily employed full-time college student in an accredited four-year institution of higher learning. Talen Energy’s internship program is designed to give college students practical work experience in their field of study. The program often helps students determine career interests. Beyond the scope of the actual tasks performed, intern students become familiar with a corporate environment and gain practical skills and knowledge to supplement the classroom experience.

Reporting to Talen Energy's Environmental Liability Management/Major Projects organization, the selected intern will have the opportunity to work with seasoned professionals as part of existing environmental projects team and focus on emergent work in the energy field, as well as independently work on assigned tasks. The position will involve both field and office work.

The primary work location will be Allentown, PA. However, day travel to power plants with the Talen fleet, located in PA/MD/NJ, is a requirement and should be expected.

The individual’s employment will include, but not be limited to, work on environmental project implementation, groundwater analysis and reporting, environmental and project research, performing field activities under supervision (i.e., civil engineering project oversight and groundwater sampling), reviewing vendor qualifications, and participating in project meetings.

Talen Energy’s 2026 Summer Environmental Liability Management intern will operate in a team environment applying interpersonal, communications, and technical skills and, and demonstrating leadership qualities.

Basic Qualifications

+ Must be enrolled at the time of application in an ABET accredited college or university program.

+ Must be enrolled at the time of application in a curriculum leading to a Baccalaureate degree in the environmental field (e.g., Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geology, etc.).

+ Must be entering either your Junior or Senior year.

+ Must be enrolled at the time of application on a full-time basis (12 semester hours).

+ Must possess an acceptable overall (cumulative) grade point average, no lower than 3.0.

+ Must be eligible to work in accordance with Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) regulations.

+ Must be able to provide an official student transcript and other required information.

+ Must be willing and able to travel to Talen fleet power plants as necessary (from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours of base location).

+ Must be able to successfully complete required background clearance and drug screening.

+ Must have a Valid Driver’s License.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

+ Enrolled in an accredited environmental or science program focused on geology or civil engineering.

Why Talen?

_Power the Future_

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.

_Collaboration_

Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace and were recently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

**Note:** You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own and operate approximately 10.7 GW of power infrastructure in the United States, including 2.2 gigawatts of nuclear power and a significant dispatchable fossil fleet. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana.

Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced. Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this significant opportunity, as data centers serving artificial intelligence increasingly demand more reliable, clean power.

We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

For more information visit www.talenenergy.com .

If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at [email protected]