Student Intern

Job Description

About Company

Salt River Project (SRP) is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S., serving approximately one million electricity customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area, Arizona. Founded in 1903, SRP is dedicated to building a better future for Arizona by providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable water and power. The company consistently ranks as an industry leader in customer service, as recognized by J.D. Power, and has been named one of Arizona’s best employers by Forbes. SRP fosters a culture of stewardship, customer service, and innovation, continuously seeking new ways to reimagine utility service. It also emphasizes an inclusive work environment, valuing diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds among its teams.

Job Description, Detailed

This position is for a student intern (Requisition ID: 19599) at Salt River Project (SRP).

• Summary of Role & Knowledge Areas: The intern role involves work that draws upon knowledge in non-scientific fields such as accounting, general administrative principles, communications, marketing, personnel, finance, training, and business.
• Work Hours: The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department’s needs. There is a minimum requirement of 15 hours per week and a maximum of 40 hours per week.
• Education Requirements: Applicants must have completed college-level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution. This coursework will be evaluated individually by management to determine its applicability to the position.
• Workplace Environment: SRP operates on a hybrid workplace model, allowing employees whose jobs can be performed remotely and who possess sufficient technical capability to telework for up to three days per week. It is a mandatory requirement that all employees must live and work in Arizona.
• Benefits (for eligible employees; specific to interns where noted):
• Competitive pay and performance incentives.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Access to a recreation and fitness facility.
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Specifically, college interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year in tuition assistance.
• Drug/Alcohol Policy: SRP maintains a drug/alcohol-free work environment to ensure the safety and well-being of its employees, customers, and communities. Despite marijuana being legal in Arizona, SRP considers it an illegal drug for policy purposes due to its federal status. Candidates found to be impaired or having illegal drugs/unauthorized substances during the hiring process or pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: SRP is committed to equal employment opportunity, ensuring fairness 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. SRP currently does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.