Intern-College-Energy Portfolio Analytics

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The CPS Energy Internship Program is designed to meet the industry’s rapidly changing workforce needs by providing local San Antonio high school and college students with public utility career experience. Through the internship program students are paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on experience that expands their understanding of how the industry works and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to be successful. The internship is not only meant for the intern to learn how to do things, but to also understand the rationale behind the strategies that are being used.

 

Summer 2024 Intern Cohort

Deadline to apply: March 22, 2024

Current college transcript is required for the application 

Pay Grade

Intern

Position Summary

Energy Portfolio Analytics intern requires a blend of analytical skills, industry knowledge & eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving energy market analytics, to support a wide variety of analytical approaches as needed. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work across Market Analytics, Demand Side Analytics and Supply Side Analytics, gaining valuable insights into the multifaceted world of Energy Portfolio Analytics

Tasks and Responsibilities

•    Market Analytics: 
-    Collaborate with our market analysts to monitor energy market trends, including pricing, supply, and demand dynamics.
-    Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting to support market risk assessment 
-    Support research to identify emerging opportunities and threats within the energy market 
•    Demand Side Analytics: 
-    Work on projects focused on analyzing customer energy consumption patterns.
-    Utilize data analytics tools to identify demand-side management opportunities and energy efficiency improvements.
•    Supply Side Analytics: 
-    Contribute to the evaluation of our energy generation assets, including renewable and conventional sources.
-    Analyze performance data and identify areas for operational improvement and cost optimization
•    Data Analysis and Reporting: 
-    Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources to derive actionable insights.
-    Prepare reports and visualizations to communicate findings effectively to the team 
-    Support the development of predictive models and analytical tools for decision-making
•    Perform other special assignments and projects as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Personal Computer Usage

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.Must be currently enrolled in a related discipline.A minimum GPA of 2.5.Must currently reside within 120 miles of CPS Energy Headquarters.Demonstrated leadership potential.Self-motivated and results oriented.Exceptional communication skills.Effective networking skills.Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Demonstrate an interest in a career applicable to the utility industry.Participate in full-time employment with CPS Energy.Attend all activities sponsored by CPS Energy during employment.Pass a drug test and background screen prior to employment with CPS Energy.Submit application, resume, transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

Communicates EffectivelyLearning QuicklyWorking SafelyServing CustomersDelivering High Quality WorkAdapting to Others

Minimum Education

Must be a college student; currently enrolled in a related discipline

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and presenting. Use of personal computing equipment, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.

Physical Demands

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, v