2027 Summer Internship - Transmission and Distribution Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical)

APS (Arizona Public Service); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Site visits

Job summary

Arizona Public Service (APS) is offering a paid, temporary full‑time Transmission and Distribution Engineering Internship in Arizona. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support the design, planning, and operation of critical electrical infrastructure across the state's service territory.

The role emphasizes hands‑on experience, mentorship, and exposure to utility industry best practices. Candidates are enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program and will gain valuable

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited engineering degree program.
• Academic achievement and commitment to learning and professional growth.
• Coursework or knowledge related to power systems engineering, transmission and distribution systems, load flow analysis, protective relaying, or related topics.

Responsibilities

• Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs for projects related to transmission and distribution.
• Assists in research, studies, and technical reviews; summarizes results in reports or presentations.
• Coordinates with other disciplines and departments to achieve project goals and tasks.
• Learns business/engineering operations and applies knowledge to assignments.
• Participates in site visits to observe engineering concepts in utility operations.
• Builds technical knowledge through mentorship and networking opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree program enrollment

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean 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

As aTransmission and Distribution Engineering Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting the systems that deliver safe, reliable electricity to homes, businesses, and communities across Arizona. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to projects that help maintain, improve, and modernize critical electrical infrastructure.

Potential Projects and Experiences

• Collaborate with engineers on projects that support the design, planning, and operation of transmission and distribution systems.
• Analyze technical data and help develop solutions that improve the reliability and performance of electrical infrastructure.
• Participate in research, engineering studies, and technical reviews, then present findings through reports or presentations.
• Work with professionals across multiple engineering disciplines to support project goals and solve complex challenges.
• Visit project sites and learn how engineering concepts are applied in real‑world utility operations.
• Build your technical knowledge through mentorship, networking opportunities, and exposure to utility industry best practices.

Who We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in engineering.
• Demonstrated academic achievement and commitment to learning and professional growth.
• Students with coursework or knowledge related to power systems engineering, transmission and distribution systems, load flow analysis, protective relaying, or related topics.
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy solving technical problems and interpreting data.
• Strong communicators who can clearly share ideas, findings, and recommendations with others.
• Team‑oriented learners who are eager to collaborate, grow professionally, and contribute to meaningful work.

This paid, temporary full‑time internship spans 10 weeks during the summer. Interns receive mentorship, professional development, opportunities for site visits, networking, and more.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Must show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Currently enrolled in or have successfully completed coursework in power systems engineering, including topics such as electrical grip operations, transmission and distribution systems, load flow analysis, or protective relaying.

Major Accountabilities

1) Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs. May assist in preparing business/engineering plans, designs, specifications, 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.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
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Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Hybrid:Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in‑person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in‑person at an APS or other (non‑home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners‑based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.