College Intern - Design

Salt River Project (SRP); Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Recreation and fitness facility

Tuition assistance for undergrad/grad;

Job summary

Salt River Project (SRP) in Arizona is offering a College Intern position to gain practical work experience while supporting departmental projects and business objectives.

You will work under guidance to apply academic knowledge, develop technical and professional skills, and gain exposure to SRP's operations, culture, and the utility industry. The internship combines on-site and hybrid work options within Arizona.

Qualifications

• Must maintain eligibility by remaining enrolled and providing enrollment documentation.
• Commit to working 15 to 40 hours per week based on business needs.
• Follow department-established work schedules and location requirements (onsite, hybrid, or remote).

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings, take notes, and manage documentation.
• Prepare reports or presentations and summaries for ongoing projects.
• Test, troubleshoot, or document technical processes and proposed improvements.
• Coordinate with team members and internal/external stakeholders.
• Draft emails, memos, or summaries as needed.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and shadow professionals.
• Ask questions and seek feedback to grow professionally.
• Learn and use internal tools, software, and systems relevant to the team.
• Maintain and update Work Management System/Tools.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Meet deadlines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

AUD

Utility Scale Distribution Electrical Systems

Job description

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
• 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

Summary

The College Intern position provides students with an opportunity to gain practical work experience while supporting departmental projects and business objectives. Working under the guidance of experienced professionals, interns apply academic knowledge in a professional environment, develop technical and professional skills, and gain exposure to SRP's operations, culture, and the utility industry.

What You'll Do

Administrative Support

• Schedule meetings, take notes, and manage documentation.

Project Assistance

• Contribute to ongoing projects by preparing reports or presentations and summaries.

Technical Support

• Assist in testing, troubleshooting, or documenting technical processes and proposed improvements.

Communication

• Coordinate with team members, internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft emails, memos, or summaries as needed.

Learning & Development

• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and shadow professionals.
• Ask questions and seek feedback to grow professionally.

Tool & System Usage

• Learn and use internal tools, software, and systems relevant to the team's work.
• Maintain and update Work Management System/Tools.

Education

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required. See details under Additional Requirements and Qualifications.

Experience

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and build positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to organize work, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Foundational knowledge or coursework relevant to the assigned department is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or other tools relevant to the assignment is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask.
• Experience in AutoCAD, AUD and Utility Scale Distribution Electrical Systems
• Ability to take direction and guidance.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

• Must maintain eligibility by remaining enrolled, successfully completing at least six (100 level or above) credit hours per semester (or equivalent academic term), and providing enrollment and academic documentation as requested.
• Commit to working 15 to 40 hours per week based on business needs and manager discretion.
• Follow department-established work schedules and location requirements, including onsite, hybrid, or remote arrangements.

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.

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 presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.