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College Intern - Supply & Trading Support

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Feb 26, 2026

Requisition ID: 19811

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

The Supply and Trading Applications team develops and maintains software solutions vital to the operations of the Supply and Trading & Fuels department. The team delivers custom applications and integrates vendor solutions to optimize business processes. Collaboration with ancillary departments, such as Power Accounting Services and Energy Risk Management, is essential in providing specialized reporting and ensuring efficient data analysis.

What You'll Do

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, participating in either undergraduate or graduate programs-preferably in analytics, economics, or engineering-related fields. Coursework should be aligned with the skills required for the position.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze data sources and transform data to support analytics.
Utilize Data Science tools and techniques, including SQL, Python, and PowerBI.
Communicate findings through presentations, documentation, roadshows, and data visualizations.

Education

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

Experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

Strong communication skills and ability to function in a team environment.
Growth mindset with a collaborative approach to work.
Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced technical environment.
Professionalism, punctuality, and a service-oriented positive attitude.
Ability to complete self-driven projects alongside resident SRP experts.
Willingness to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
Interest in the energy sector and the transition to low-carbon electricity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Desired Experience and Skills

Experience with Excel and Power BI for data visualization.
Familiarity with Python or R programming languages.
Experience with Snowflake and SQL Server databases, including queries and data transformation.

Additional Information

Degree major in a Bachelor's or Master's program in a relevant field is preferred.
This is a paid internship opportunity with flexible hours, ranging from 15 to 40 hours per week depending on departmental needs.
The position is based in Tempe, AZ and includes a mix of in-person and remote work.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

College level coursework (100 or higher) from an accredited institution is preferred. Management will evaluate college-level coursework individually to determine if it is applicable to the position and relevant to the required skills. Knowledge such as accounting, general administrative principles, communications, marketing, personnel, finance, training, business and other non-scientific fields.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix

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