2027 Summer Internship - Water Resource Management

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Site visits

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Arizona Public Service offers a paid, 10-week Water Resource Management Internship in Phoenix. You will gain hands-on experience with water policies, programs, and planning efforts that support sustainable resources for power generation.

Work alongside water resources professionals engaging with regulators, industry partners, and internal teams. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an undergrad or grad program, pursuing public policy or related fields, with strong research and communication skills

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Pursuing studies in Public Policy, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Legal Studies, Public Administration, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills with interest in public policy and natural resource management.
• Effective written and verbal communication with ability to work across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple to intermediate analyses and assist in preparing plans, designs, cost estimates, and studies.
• Assist in research, documentation, and technical reviews; summarize results in reports or presentations.
• Coordinate with other disciplines or departments to achieve project goals.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and documentation to support compliance with laws and regulations.
• Attend meetings with government agencies and industry groups to gain policy insights.
• Participate in site visits to learn how water management supports power generation operations.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Detail orientation

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree

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 a Water Resource Management Intern, you will gain hands‑on, project‑based experience with the policies, programs, and planning efforts that help APS secure and manage sustainable water resources for power generation. Working alongside Water Resources professionals who collaborate with regulatory agencies, industry partners, and internal stakeholders, you will contribute to initiatives that promote responsible resource management, environmental stewardship, and compliance with Arizona water regulations. Your work will help support reliable energy service while protecting one of Arizona's most valuable natural resources.

Potential Projects And Experiences

• Conduct research and analyze information related to water policy, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support water planning and conservation initiatives through data collection, organization, and reporting.
• Collaborate with APS teams, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders on projects related to water resource management and environmental compliance.
• Assist with documentation, regulatory reporting, and other activities that support compliance with Arizona water laws and regulations.
• Attend meetings with government agencies, industry organizations, and water planning groups to gain insight into emerging policy and resource management issues.
• Participate in site visits to learn how water management strategies and regulatory requirements support power generation operations.

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with a record of academic achievement.
• Pursuing studies in Public Policy, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Legal Studies, Public Administration, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills with an interest in public policy and natural resource management.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented and organized, with the ability to manage information and support multiple projects.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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.

Major Accountabilities

• Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs. May assist in preparing business/engineering plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations and studies.
• Assists in research, business documentation, studies or technical reviews. Conducts analyses, investigations, verifications and summarizes results or findings in written reports or oral presentations.
• Utilizes internal resources to learn business/engineering operations/functions and apply learning in completion of work assignments.
• Coordinates efforts with other disciplines, and/or departments in achieving project goals and task assignments.
• 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. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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.