Nuclear Regulatory Affairs (Environmental) Summer Intern

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 Palo Verde is looking for Nuclear Regulatory Affairs (Environmental) Summer Intern to join their team in Tonopah, AZ

The APS Nuclear Regulatory Affairs (Environmental) Summer Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience, developing, practicing, and learning business, engineering, information systems, and fundamentals within the Nuclear Regulatory Affairs organization.  Students will apply their knowledge and problem solving abilities in support of long-term station environmental projects and ensuring station compliance with federal regulations. This internship is designed to provide exposure to the environmental regulatory landscape environmental processes, and the day-to-day activities involved in ensuring nuclear facility compliance.

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.  

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.

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

Minimum Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate degree program in any science or engineering program with a minimum GPA of 3.2. 
• Must have 60+ semester credit hours

 

Must show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training. 

 

Official or unofficial transcripts must be attached to your online application at the time of submittal to be considered.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate program in an Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Hydrology, and any Natural Science
• Data analysis experience
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft tools

 

Major Accountabilities

1) Performs simple to intermediate data analysis and field work. May assist in preparing business/engineering plans, cost estimates, evaluations and studies.

2) Assists in research, business documentation, studies or technical reviews. Conducts analyses, investigations, verifications and summarizes results or findings in written reports or oral presentations.

3) Utilizes internal resources to learn business/engineering operations/functions and apply learning in completion of work assignments.

4) Coordinates efforts with other disciplines, and/or departments in achieving project goals and task assignments.

5) Performs other related duties as required.

Nuclear requirement

Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member.  This is a condition of employment at PVGS.  Roles and Responsibilities defined in Policy 1503 and implementing