Hydrometallurgy Intern (Summer 2025)

Who we are:  

Electra is reinventing iron production to tackle the nearly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions produced from iron and steelmaking. Its patented process uses chemistry and renewable energy to transform a variety of grades of iron ore into environmentally responsible pure iron at scale. By maximizing the value of Earth’s resources and minimizing our environmental footprint and carbon emissions, Electra is forging a green future from the ground up. With a collaborative culture and passion for disrupting the status quo, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the opportunity to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet. 

Internship Program Summary: 

The 2025 Summer Internship Program is open to current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing majors in related fields. 

The goal of the Program is to provide students with hands-on, industry experience while offering the opportunity to make valuable contributions at Team Electra.  

In this you will: 

• Perform bench-scale experiments to evaluate materials and process parameters for leaching, precipitation, solvent extraction or other chemical/hydrometallurgical processes
• Perform standardized chemical and material analyses
• Assist senior R&D team members with experimental design and data analysis
• Communicate research findings in an end-of-term presentation to the technical team

Qualifications:  

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in metallurgy, chemistry, or chemical/metallurgical engineering. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Knowledge of basic wet chemistry and laboratory safety
• Familiarity with chemical process concepts and fundamentals
• Ability to perform stoichiometry calculations and simple mass balances
• Knowledge of hydrometallurgical process steps such as leaching, precipitation, solvent extraction, or related 

What is in it for you:  

• Hands-on experience in an industry environment 
• Opportunity to work on novel technologies
• Opportunity to collaborate with other teams 

Compensation:  

• The pay rate for this position is $29.00 per hour for undergraduate students and $32.00 per hour for graduate students.  

Interns are responsible for finding and paying for their housing solutions for the summer. Electra will provide suggestions for housing and will assist with connecting you with other interns after an accepted offer.