Utility Planner Internship Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Summary

As a Transmission and Distribution Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the systems that deliver safe, reliable electricity to homes, businesses, and communities across Arizona. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to projects that help maintain, improve, and modernize critical electrical infrastructure.

Potential Projects and Experiences

• Collaborate with engineers on projects that support the design, planning, and operation of transmission and distribution systems.
• Analyze technical data and help develop solutions that improve the reliability and performance of electrical infrastructure.
• Participate in research, engineering studies, and technical reviews, then present findings through reports or presentations.
• Work with professionals across multiple engineering disciplines to support project goals and solve complex challenges.
• Visit project sites and learn how engineering concepts are applied in real-world utility operations.
• Build your technical knowledge through mentorship, networking opportunities, and exposure to utility industry best practices.

Who We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in engineering.
• Demonstrated academic achievement and commitment to learning and professional growth.
• Students with coursework or knowledge related to power systems engineering, transmission and distribution systems, load flow analysis, protective relaying, or related topics.
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy solving technical problems and interpreting data.
• Strong communicators who can clearly share ideas, findings, and recommendations with others.
• Team-oriented learners who are eager to collaborate, grow professionally, and contribute to meaningful work.

This paid, temporary full-time internship spans 10 weeks during the summer. Interns receive mentorship, professional development, opportunities for site visits, networking, and more.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate degree program. 
• Must show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Currently enrolled in or have successfully completed coursework in power systems engineering, including topics such as electrical grip operations, transmission and distribution systems, load flow analysis, or protective relaying.

Major Accountabilities

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.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

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 Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
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