College Intern - Generation Engineering

Requisition ID: 17255

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Paid sick time in accordance with the Arizona state minimum wage law and overtime pay for any hours actually worked over 40 in their FLSA defined week
• Access to a recreation and fitness facility
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

Phoenix-based SRP is recruiting for an intern in Power Generation Engineering. This intern will support engineering services to enable SRP to achieve its goals and objectives for providing water and energy to their customers.

 

You will work on a team with Engineers who will provide mentoring and guidance.

What You'll Do

The position will be expected to: 

 

• Work closely with engineering teams to provide support on various projects
• Participate in and provide feedback for other projects at SRP as a representative of Generation Engineering
• Work independently and in a team 
• Assist in writing reports, memos and presentations to distribute to team members and management
• Participate periodically in site visits and relevant training

What It Takes To Succeed

Successful candidate will demonstrate the following: 

 

• Positive influence on team members
• Uses energy, innovation, and leadership to solve problems
• Shows strong level of initiative to accomplish goals efficiently and effectively
• Shares information with team members
• Acts in a positive and professional manner when acting as a departmental representative
• Must have excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent time management & organization skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Identify and incorporate ideas that improve our development and testing process
• Ability to adapt to change

 

Experience

Preferred Knowledge and Skills: 

 

• Have a basic understanding of utility scale power system and/or power generation 
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel  

Education

Need to be currently enrolled in an accredited institution with a minimum of 6 credit hours.

 

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

 

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presenc