College Intern - Water Rights

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Jun 18, 2026

Requisition ID: 20250

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 selected candidate will be involved in both technical and non-technical tasks. Activities will allow for work to be completed individually as well as in a team environment with opportunity for collaboration with other departments within SRP.

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

Technical activities may include:

• Work within a team on tasks ranging from process improvements to application or data support

• Support and develop Power BI and Power Apps solutions (or similar data/automation tools relevant to Water Rights)

• Assist with data tracking, mapping support, and records management for water rights portfolios

Non-technical tasks may include:

• Help maintain and organize documentation (e.g., adjudication records, agreements, and compliance materials)

• Identify areas for improvement within team processes

• Assist in updating tracking systems and internal documentation repositories

Education

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

Experience

• Computer aptitude and enthusiasm to learn new technologies

• Customer service mindset

• Effective communication

• Strong work ethic

• Positive attitude

• Reliability and accountability

• Good organizational skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Experience with any of the following preferred

• Power BI or similar data visualization tools

• Power Apps or similar automation tools

• Relational databases

• SharePoint

• GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS)

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

2nd or 3rd year college student with an interest in the sciences, water resources, sustainable economic development, or other related field.
A background in GIS applications is desired. 
Assist in organizing/participating in annual water awareness events.
Students majoring in Water Resources, Geography/GIS, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, Geology, Hydrology, Sustainability, History, Law, Library Science or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.

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.