College Intern - Distribution Design
Salt River Project · Tempe, AZ, US
About the role
Summary
SRP is seeking a motivated College Intern to support our teams while gaining hands‑on experience in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment. This internship offers students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real‑world projects that support SRP’s commitment to delivering reliable, sustainable water and power services. Interns will work closely with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful work, and develop technical and professional skills relevant to their field of study. The role is designed to foster learning, teamwork, and innovation while providing exposure to SRP’s operations and culture. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are eager to learn, grow, and make an impact while exploring a future career with SRP.
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
- Schedule meetings, take notes, and manage documentation.
- Assist with data entry, filing, and organizing digital assets.
- Contribute to ongoing projects by preparing reports or presentations and summaries.
- Assist in testing, troubleshooting, or documenting technical processes and proposed improvements.
- Coordinate with team members, internal and 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's work.
- Maintain and update Work Management System/Tools.
Education
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
Additional Requirements and Qualifications
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
- Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask.
- Experience with AutoCAD, AUD and Utility Scale Distribution Electrical Systems
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.