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Job Summary

Application Deadline: October 18th

Our Energy & Resilience Division is currently seeking a Reservoir Engineering Intern (Summer 2025) . This position is onsite located in Columbus, Ohio .

Project Title

CarbonSAFE project

The Battelle-led CarbonSAFE intends to develop an integrated commercial-scale CO₂ storage complex through the compilation and analysis of existing data, drilling and characterization of a stratigraphic test well, identification and evaluation of potential technical and non-technical risks to develop mitigation plans, development of necessary plans to draft an Underground Injection Control Class VI permit, and evaluation of disadvantaged and environmental justice communities.

Responsibilities

As a reservoir engineer intern, the selected individual will work collaboratively to provide computational modeling and data analysis under the guidance of more senior reservoir engineers and geoscientists. The individual will support Battelle’s field demonstration and research projects dealing with CO2 geologic sequestration (CCS) programs. Responsibilities cover a large range of functions critical for this position including:

• Perform reservoir engineering analyses and modeling of fluid injection into saline aquifers and hydrocarbon fields.

• Use advanced subsurface modeling workflows.

• Identify data gaps and guiding recommendations on field data acquisition programs.

• Provide inputs to optimize storage site design and performance, including injection, and monitoring network configuration.

• Provide inputs to Class VI injection permit applications and identifying project Area of Review.

Key Qualifications

• Must be pursuing bachelor’s or advanced graduate degree in petroleum engineering, or a closely related field.

• Must be 2nd year college student or higher at the start of the internship.

• Strong background in computational subsurface flow and transport modeling with CCUS understanding.

• Hands-on experience with applied reservoir engineering and modeling tools (using codes such as IMEX/GEM, ECLIPSE, TOUGH2).

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to represent Battelle or its clients at conferences or public forums.

• Collaborate with others in overall technical work.

• Applicants to this position must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing MS or Ph.D. in Reservoir Engineering or closely related discipline with CCUS experience

• Direct experience with Carbon Storage modeling and simulation and demonstrated understanding of multiphase fluid dynamics in the subsurface.

• Strong background in reservoir engineering fundamentals and computational subsurface flow and transport modeling (using codes such as IMEX/GEM, ECLIPSE, TOUGH2).

• Experience working on Department of Energy funded initiatives.

Preparing You for Career Success

The Battelle intern and co-op program is a great way to increase experience both on a team and as an independent contributor. Ninety-eight percent of internship survey respondents said they felt better prepared to enter the workforce after their Battelle internship and 100% said they were treated with respect by their colleagues.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

• Become the next generation of scientific leaders and business professionals

Are you ready to help solve the most important challenges of today and tomorrow?

If so, we are ready to support you with:

• Flexible work schedules: Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off

• Employee Resource Groups that help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community

• Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and your colleagues

• Opportunities for philanthropic involvement to give back and make an impact in the community

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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