College Intern - Generation Major Projects
Gilbert, AZ (Hybrid)
Posted 4 months ago
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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.
Benefits
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
Motivated and detail‑oriented intern supporting the successful delivery of large‑scale generation and infrastructure projects. Experienced in assisting project managers and engineers with planning, scheduling, documentation, data analysis, and field coordination. Skilled at organizing project information, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills while working in fast‑paced, technical environments. Eager to contribute to project execution, continuous improvement, and overall organizational success.
Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, participating in undergraduate programs-preferably in project management or enginerring-related fields. Coursework should be aligned with the skills required for the position.
The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department’s needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week maximum.
What You'll Do
- Assist in Management of Major and Minor contractors
- Assist in design review and on multi-discipline design submittals for Power Generation and Power Delivery design scopes
- Gain hands-on experience in both Power Generation and Power Delivery settings
- Coordinate design review sessions
- Assist in contractor field oversite and management
- Manage drawing repository process of project drawings incorporated into corporate drawing management system
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
Additional Requirements And Qualifications
College level coursework (100 or higher) from an accredited institution is preferred. Management will evaluate college-level coursework individually to determine if it is applicable to the position and relevant to the required skills. Knowledge such as accounting, general administrative principles, communications, marketing, personnel, finance, training, business and other non-scientific fields.
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.
Welcome to SRP, where our roots connect us to the vibrant communities we serve. For more than 120 years, we have delivered essential water and power services to the Phoenix metropolitan area. We’ve built lasting relationships and deep connections with our customers. Their satisfaction is the main focus of our mission. Beyond our history, SRP has a bright future in the Valley of the Sun thanks to the dedication of our employees, who are the heart and soul of the company. Our commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology will be key to continued success in our second century in business. Explore diverse career opportunities in engineering, finance, IT, cybersecurity and more. Join us in powering a future that's both tradition-rich and forward-thinking. Let's shape this exciting journey together. Terms of Use • Be respectful. Profanity, harassment, confidential information or potentially libelous statements are prohibited. • Comments should relate to SRP and its programs news or initiatives or the utility industry. • Blatant promotion of a business, product or cause is not allowed. • These guidelines may be updated and visitor comments and posts may be removed at our discretion.
