Palo Verde Engineering Summer Internship (Nuclear Engineer)

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

APS is looking for full time ABET Accredited Engineering students who can help guide our business forward!  Students who are interested in experiencing, practicing and learning business, engineering, information systems  and fundamentals in real work settings.  The Palo Verde Summer internship is a paid 10 week program. During the 10 weeks at Palo Verde you will be equipped with the tools needed to thrive and be challenged with meaningful individual and group projects. You will get support from leaders who will help you succeed. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in a New Hire Orientation, Professional Development opportunities and company tours to learn more about Palo Verde and Arizona Public Service.   

 

At APS, we embrace the title intern and provide you with unique opportunities to make an impact on our business, apply today!

 

The Palo Verde Internship is a paid 10 week program starting in May, ending in July. Qualified students will receive housing during the program, if an in person internship.

 

*The Engineering Summer Internship position has multiple positions posted on the aps careers website. If interested, please apply for the position title that aligns with your discipline.

 

The primary recruiting method for Palo Verde is through attendance of college career fairs.

Program Features and Benefits:

• Challenging, innovative assignments that provide real-world experience in applying business education to short term projects

• Exposure and opportunities to meet with members of our Senior Leadership Team and learn about their personal experiences

• In-depth education on our organization, our industry and how energy companies make money

• A comprehensive understanding of the energy industry and real insight into the variety of Engineering career tracks that are available within many utility organization

• A dedicated manager and a mentor who will guide you throughout your prospective internship(s)

• The chance to shadow professionals in a variety of disciplines throughout Engineer

• Professional and personal development activities and ongoing feedback and coaching on performance

• Networking events with peers and members of our management team

• Presentation of your summer project results to our Engineer Senior Leadership Team and the opportunity to gain insightful feedback regarding your achievements

Minimum Requirements

Actively enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university undergraduate program in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline. Approved Engineer degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, Structural. 

 

(A four-year bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered an automatic equivalent for a B.S. degree in Engineering. A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management.)

 

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