College Intern - Forecasting and Load Research

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Nov 15, 2024

Requisition ID: 18052

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
Paid sick time in accordance with the Arizona state minimum wage law and overtime pay for any hours actually worked over 40 in their FLSA defined week
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
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

The intern will work closely within the Resource Management organization to perform research related to electricity demand in support of SRP’s corporate energy forecast. This includes the use of market trend analysis, using various software/tools, business information evaluation/summary, business partner alignment, risk management, project management, and relationship management. The ideal candidate would exhibit both business acumen and technical skills in data analytics. Projects may include programming, data mining, model development, visualization, and reporting/presenting findings.

What You'll Do

•   Have a general passion for learning about the energy sector
•   The internship is in Tempe, AZ and will be a mix of in-person and remote based work
•   Professionalism, punctuality and a service and team-oriented attitude are required
•   Perform self-driven projects to further understand electricity demand in conjunction with resident SRP experts
•   Strong problem-solving skills with a drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques
•   Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams
•   Visualization experience with Excel, Tableau or Power BI is desired
•   Experience with Python or R is desired
•   Experience with SQL Server databases, SQL queries and data transformation is desired
•   Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
•   Seeks a wide range of opportunities for growth and development
•   Performs other functions and duties as assigned

What It Takes To Succeed

•   Degree major in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in a relevant field is preferred.
•   Candidate must be actively enrolled in a higher education program to be eligible.
•   Internship can be on a part or full-time basis to accommodate class schedules.

Initial posting is for the Winter Semester (January – May), with opportunity to renew the posting through the summer and beyond with strong performance.

Education

College level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management.

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. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.