SRP Scholar Program - Business Application Development Intern, Summer 2025

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Apr 24, 2025

Requisition ID: 18657

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 recruiting a Business Applications and Automation Application Development intern. As a Business Applications and Automation Application Development intern, you will assist in building and maintaining systems and applications that support SRP Customer Operations business processes.

What You'll Do

The position will be expected to:

Work closely with our internal clients, fellow Application Developers, Analyst and Project Team members to deliver flexible and innovative solutions
Design, develop, test, implement and support computer applications
Act as a technical liaison and consultant to our internal client organizations
Apply standard processes/methods, practices and techniques
Coordinate work with other departments
Maintain and enhance existing technology solutions
Perform problem analysis, resolution, repair and recovery
Manage customer expectations
Prioritize and deliver solutions

What It Takes To Succeed

Successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Are enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a degree in a technology related major such computer science, computer engineering, software development, technology, or information technology
Will have a positive influence on team members
Use of energy, innovation, and leadership to solve problems
Show strong level of initiative to accomplish goals efficiently and effectively
Act in a positive and professional manner when acting as a departmental representative
Must have excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills
Must be detail oriented and have excellent time management & organization skills
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

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.

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.