SkillBridge Fellow/Intern
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Job Description
About the Company: Verterra Energy
Verterra Energy is an innovative company dedicated to harnessing power from natural water sources like rivers, canals, and oceans. Their primary mission is to commercialize their first pioneering water-power technology called VOLTURNUS. This device is designed to deploy in harmony with water currents to capture baseload, zero-emission electricity. The company is backed by top-tier investors and holds a multi-year government contract, indicating strong support and a clear growth trajectory. They are currently expanding their founding team to achieve key milestones in their development and commercialization efforts.
Job Description: U.S. Active Duty Military SkillBridge Fellow/Intern
This opportunity is exclusively for U.S. Active Duty Military SkillBridge candidates only. It offers a unique chance to transition from military service by embedding candidates within Verterra Energy’s functional and cross-functional teams, directly supporting their primary product, Volturnus.
As a SkillBridge fellow or intern, you will be equipped, trained, and treated as an integral part of the team. The ideal program length is between 90 and 150 days, though flexibility with timelines is possible. An individualized SkillBridge Plan will be created for each candidate to ensure they acquire or enhance relevant skills, gain valuable experience, and achieve the exposure necessary for a successful transition into the civilian workforce.
Candidates will be matched to teams within engineering and operations, actively participating in day-to-day events and tasks. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to gain or deepen experience in specialized domains such as:
• Marine Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Program Management
You will have the opportunity to work for and alongside experts in these fields.
Relocation:
This opportunity requires relocation to the Greater Minneapolis area. The cost of relocation will be covered by Verterra Energy upon the offer being extended and accepted.
Requirements:
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a similar technical degree.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills.
• US Citizenship is required.
Benefits (Available upon extension and acceptance of a permanent position offer following the fellowship/internship):
• Medical insurance: Company contribution towards premiums.
• Dental insurance: Company contribution towards premiums.
• Vision insurance: Company contribution towards premiums.
• HSA: With a $500 annual company contribution (with qualified plan enrollment).
• FSA medical option.
• FSA dependent care option.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability: No cost to employee.
• Life insurance and AD&D benefits: No cost to employee.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous time off offering that includes:
• 4 weeks of PTO to start.
• 2 weeks of sick and safe time.
• 11 company paid holidays.
• Flexible work environment.
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages.
• Relocation package available (for permanent position).
