Skillbridge Intern – Palo Verde

June 17, 2025

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Job Description

About Company:

Arizona Public Service (APS) is the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, generating reliable, affordable, and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. With over 6,000 employees, APS serves a diverse territory across Arizona and is committed to creating a sustainable energy future. Founded in 1886, APS emphasizes customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence, and business integrity.

Job Description:

This is a SkillBridge Internship at Palo Verde Generating Station (PVGS) designed for active Service Members of the Armed Forces transitioning to civilian life. The internship provides on-the-job training and integration into the organization, supporting Arizona’s energy needs.

Key Details:

Date: May 19, 2025
Location: Tonopah, AZ (Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station)
Eligibility: Open to active Service Members within six (6) months of separation who have been approved for the SkillBridge program by the Department of Defense and their Chain of Command.
Compensation: This position does not include compensation or benefits paid by APS. The Service Member will continue to receive benefits from the Department of Defense.

Major Accountabilities:

• Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs. May assist in preparing business plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations, and studies.
• Assists in research, business documentation, studies or technical reviews.
• Conducts analyses, investigations, verifications and summarizes results or findings in written reports or oral presentations.
• Utilizes internal resources to learn business/operations/functions and apply learning in completion of work assignments.
• Coordinates efforts with other disciplines, and/or departments in achieving project goals and task assignments.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information:

Export Compliance: Due to the nature of work at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (including APS) is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in employment.
Work Environment: This position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site, due to the nature of work.
Location-Based Role: This position requires employees to work at the location, with some flexibility.
Flex Role: This position is not required to be performed at a specific APS facility.
Fitness for Duty: PVGS employees may be subject to random Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing.