Schatz Energy Research Center

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A wind turbine in the ocean
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Since 1989, the Schatz Center has been a leader in applied research and project development for clean and renewable energy.

Our portfolio includes microgrid development, off-grid energy access solutions, offshore wind research, sustainable transportation design, carbon life cycle and land use studies, and planning and policy analysis for clean energy deployments around the globe.

We are located on the campus of Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, California, and are affiliated with the College of Natural Resources & Sciences and the School of Engineering.

Job Openings

  • We are seeking to hire a student research intern to support our ongoing offshore wind mooring line entanglement research. This paid, part-time internship is expected to start in October 2026 and continue through the Spring 2027 semester. Eligible applicants must be undergraduate students in good academic standing at Cal Poly Humboldt who are registered for at least 6.0 units in Fall 2026. Applications due by Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8am Pacific.
  • We are seeking to hire a student research intern to join our team to conduct battery siting research. This paid, part-time internship is expected to start in October 2026 and continue through the Spring 2027 semester. Eligible applicants must be undergraduate students in good academic standing at Cal Poly Humboldt who are registered for at least 6.0 units in Fall 2026. Applications due by Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8am Pacific.
  • We are seeking 1–2 Senior Project Engineers to support the development and implementation of clean energy microgrid and distributed energy projects. This position will be focused on delivering real-world projects that improve energy resilience, support Tribal energy sovereignty, and advance grid decarbonization. This position is expected to start in late August 2026, with flexibility based on candidate availability.

Latest Reports

  • A new report from the Schatz Energy Research Center and California Sea Grant, Humboldt Bay Shellfish Mariculture Business Survey: Assessing Economic Conditions and Contributions, provides a comprehensive economic assessment of Humboldt Bay’s shellfish mariculture industry, detailing structural shifts and market trends between 2016 and 2024.

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Schatz Energy News

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