Palo Verde Engineering Summer Internship (Civil Engineer)

APS is looking for full time ABET Accredited Engineering studentswho can help guide our business forward!Students whoare interested in experiencing, practicing and learning business, engineering, information systems and fundamentals in real work settings. The Palo Verde Summer internship is a paid 10 week program. During the 10 weeks at Palo Verde you will be equipped with the tools needed to thrive and be challenged with meaningful individual and group projects. You will get support from leaders who will help you succeed. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in a New Hire Orientation, Professional Development opportunities and company tours to learn more about Palo Verde and Arizona Public Service.

At APS, we embrace the title intern and provide you with unique opportunities to make an impact on our business, apply today!

The Palo Verde Internship is a paid 10 week program starting in May, ending in July. Qualified students will receive housing during the program, if an in person internship.

*The Engineering Summer Internship position has multiple positions posted on the aps careers website.If interested, please apply for the position title that aligns with your discipline.

The primary recruiting method for Palo Verde is through attendance of college career fairs.

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  Challenging, innovative assignments that provide real-world experience in applying business education to short term projects

  
  
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  Exposure and opportunities to meet with members of our Senior Leadership Team and learn about their personal experiences

  
  
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  In-depth education on our organization, our industry and how energy companies make money

  
  
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  A comprehensive understanding of the energy industry and real insight into the variety of Engineeringcareer tracks that are available within many utility organization

  
  
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  A dedicated manager and a mentor who will guide you throughout your prospective internship(s)

  
  
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  The chance to shadow professionals in a variety of disciplines throughout Engineering

  
  
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  Professional and personal development activities and ongoing feedback and coaching on performance

  
  
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  Networking events with peers and members of our management team

  
  
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  Presentation of your summer project results to our EngineerSenior Leadership Team and the opportunity to gain insightful feedback regarding your achievements

  
  

Actively enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university undergraduate program in an Civil engineering discipline or related applied science discipline. Approved Engineer degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Architectural, Structural.

(A four-year bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered an automatic equivalent for a B.S. degree in Engineering. A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by Engineering department management.)

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 Civil Engineeringprogram
• 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

1) Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs. May assist in preparing business/engineering plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations and studies

2) Assists in research, business documentation, studies or technical reviews. Conducts analyses, investigations, verifications and summarizes results or findings in written reports or oral presentations

3) Utilizes internal resources to learn business/engineering operations/functions and apply learning in completion of work assignments

4) Coordinates efforts with other disciplines, and/or departments in achieving project goals and task assignments

5) Performs other related duties as required

Any PVGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. Any PVGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities. These are a condition of employment at PVGS. Any PVGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities.

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Generating Stations (PVGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.