College Intern - Municipal Services

College Intern - Municipal Services

Location: Tempe, AZ, US

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. 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

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 Municipal Services Intern provides administrative and project coordination support to the Joint Use team, assisting with the lifecycle management of Joint Use jobs from creation through closeout. This role is ideal for students interested in gaining exposure to utility operations, distribution design, and infrastructure coordination. The intern will primarily support work management activities using systems such as WAM/Maximo, Outlook, and ECM, while developing a foundational understanding of Joint Use, distribution electrical design, and basic structural considerations such as pole loading and familiarity with the equipment installed on poles. 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

• Open, update, and close Joint Use jobs in Work and Asset Management (WAM) systems.
• Support job lifecycle tracking including intake, coordination, and closeout activities.
• Utilize WAM, Outlook and ECM to manage communications, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with organizing and prioritizing incoming workloads and assignments.
• Coordinate with internal teams including engineering, inspection, and construction groups.
• Enter and validate basic project data to support tracking and reporting accuracy.
• Review construction plans at a high level to identify scope of work (training provided).
• Support administrative functions related to Joint Use operations
• Gain exposure to distribution electrical design concepts and structural pole loading considerations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team operations.

Education

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Experience

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Interest in utilities, infrastructure, project management, or engineering-related fields.
• Analytical mindset with a willingness to learn technical concepts.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Valid Arizona driver's license (or ability to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with work management systems or database tools.
• Exposure to engineering drawings, construction plans, or utility operations.
• Interest in electric distribution systems or infrastructure coordination.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with utility work management systems (WAM, ECM).
• Exposure to Joint Use coordination between utilities and communication providers.
• Foundational understanding of distribution electrical design and pole loading concepts.
• Real-world experience supporting project workflows and operational processes.
• Insight into how engineering, construction, and operations teams collaborate.

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.