Summer Intern: Transmission & Distribution Engineering (20180605)
Program Summary: APS prides itself in creating an outstanding internship experience for the 50+ interns that join us in business units across the organization each summer. Beginning in May, interns work full-time for 12 weeks and receive competitive pay (undergrad: $15.5-$22/hr.; masters and MBA: 19.5-$34/hr.). In addition to providing meaningful and challenging projects that expand technical skills, the program enhances professional development and fosters a sense of community through: assigned mentors, volunteer projects, organized social events, an executive speaker series, and soft skill workshops focusing on strengths and behavioral styles.
“APS takes the traditional role of intern and transforms it into an experience of personal and professional development. Between the challenging projects in my department and the networking events, there was never a dull moment!” -2016 Summer Intern.
“I tell everyone who will listen how much I enjoy the work I'm doing, the team I'm working with and the company I'm working for. I'm so grateful to have had this opportunity.” - 2016 Summer Intern
Target Majors: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Power, and Civil Engineers
Interns will be assigned to one of the various groups within Transmission & Distribution including Transmission Planning; System Protection, Controls Engineering; Distribution Planning & Engineering; Overhead System Design; Substation Design; Distributed Energy Resources and others, all located in the Phoenix area.
You will be responsible for engineering aspects related to a variety of projects within the Transmission & Distribution organization, under the direction of experienced Engineers and Management. You will be expected to learn and apply sound engineering practices in the design, construction, and operation of projects on the distribution, transmission and substation systems. Limited overnight trips to facility locations may be required.
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Minimum Requirements: Applicants should be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program and show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training.
How to Apply: Apply through your college job board and APS.com. For more information on the intern experience and what it means to work at APS: visit APS.com/college, follow us on Facebook and check out this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxU72m9v2CRSwx-0xQjNvZ1ywsJkWTf3W.