Palo Verde Engineering Summer Internship (Electrical/Computer Engineer) Job Details | APS

Summary

Arizona Public Service is an energy provider focused on generating clean, reliable, and affordable energy for Arizona. The company is seeking engineering students for a paid 10-week Palo Verde summer internship involving engineering analysis, design, research, documentation, and project collaboration. Interns will gain practical experience through individual and group projects, professional development, mentoring, and exposure to engineering career paths in the energy industry.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Actively enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university undergraduate program in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline
• Must show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training
• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• Actively enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university undergraduate Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering discipline or related applied science discipline
• Knowledge and ability to apply basic discipline engineering principles
• Practices and theories and use commonly applied engineering approaches and calculations
• Problem analysis/resolution techniques
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline
• For positions at Palo Verde Generating Stations (PVGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Actively enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university undergraduate program in an engineering discipline or related applied science discipline
• Must show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training
• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• Actively enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university undergraduate Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering discipline or related applied science discipline
• Knowledge and ability to apply basic discipline engineering principles
• Practices and theories and use commonly applied engineering approaches and calculations
• Problem analysis/resolution techniques
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices, methods and safety standards in the area of applicable engineering discipline
• For positions at Palo Verde Generating Stations (PVGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person

Benefits

• Paid 10-week internship program
• Qualified students receive housing during the program if it is an in-person internship
• Tools needed to thrive and meaningful individual and group projects
• Support from leaders who will help you succeed
• New Hire Orientation
• Professional Development opportunities
• Company tours to learn more about Palo Verde and Arizona Public Service
• Challenging, innovative assignments that provide real-world experience in applying business education to short-term projects
• Exposure and opportunities to meet with members of the Senior Leadership Team and learn about their personal experiences
• In-depth education on the organization, its industry, and how energy companies make money
• A comprehensive understanding of the energy industry and insight into available Engineering career tracks within utility organizations
• A dedicated manager and a mentor who will guide you throughout your prospective internship(s)
• The chance to shadow professionals in a variety of disciplines throughout Engineering
• Professional and personal development activities
• Ongoing feedback and coaching on performance
• Networking events with peers and members of the management team
• Presentation of summer project results to the Engineering Senior Leadership Team and the opportunity to gain insightful feedback regarding achievements