Forestry Intern: Field Data & Community Outreach

Arizona Public Service Company; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a Forestry Intern to support safe, reliable energy delivery by contributing to vegetation management across the Phoenix Metro service area. You will gain hands-on experience in environmental stewardship, customer engagement, and utility operations while helping reduce vegetation-related risks near electrical infrastructure.

As an intern, you will analyze data, engage with customers, and collaborate with operations, communications, land management, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Forestry or related field.
• Strong commitment to academic achievement and continuous learning.
• Exposure to GIS mapping and related software is a plus.
• Comfortable working outdoors in variable weather and field conditions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Motivated and adaptable, eager to learn about forestry and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs for vegetation work.
• Assists in preparing plans, designs, and simple cost estimates.
• Contributes to research, documentation, and technical reviews.
• Summarizes findings in written reports or oral presentations.
• Coordinates with other teams to support project goals.
• Supports site visits across APS service territory.
• Learns utility operations while promoting safety goals.

Education

Currently enrolled in Forestry degree

Tools

GIS mapping

Job description

Arizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a Forestry Intern to support safe, reliable energy delivery by contributing to vegetation management across the Phoenix Metro service area. You will gain hands-on experience in environmental stewardship, customer engagement, and utility operations while helping reduce vegetation-related risks near electrical infrastructure.

As an intern, you will analyze data, engage with customers, and collaborate with operations, communications, land management, and