Student Intern, Corporate Environmental Services

Job Description

About Company:

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., which is Canada’s largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility. The company’s public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc., and UNS Gas, Inc., collectively provide electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers across Arizona.

UNS Energy Corporation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities it serves, with TEP’s service history extending back to the 1890s. The company is actively working towards building a cleaner and greener energy grid by incorporating more wind and solar power, while simultaneously ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable service.

The company aims to be an employer of choice, fostering a culture rooted in shared core values. They emphasize a team of innovative professionals who bring their authentic selves to work to power the company’s vision and make a difference.

UNS Energy Corporation creates opportunities for employees to thrive through:
• Continual growth: Commitment to professional growth and leadership development in a rapidly changing industry, encouraging exploration of new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: Support for a collaborative environment, featuring peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that promote an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: A competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and an additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees. Other benefits include affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.

Job Description – Student Intern, Corporate Environmental Services:

Tucson Electric Power is seeking a Student Intern for its Corporate Environmental Services Department. This position is designed to supplement permanent staff and provide college students with work experience in environmental-related business functions. The selected intern will primarily support sustainability and environmental policy initiatives, as well as regulatory compliance in various environmental program areas.

Position-Related Responsibilities:
The successful candidate’s main role will be to support the Corporate Environmental Services staff in managing the employee Green Team. This involves a key role in promoting internal sustainability engagement and initiatives, including:
• Managing schedules.
• Developing content.
• Implementing team-driven projects.
• Facilitating quarterly meetings and “lunch & learn” presentations.

Additional duties may include supporting broader sustainability and environmental policy initiatives, and regulatory compliance within environmental program areas. Specific tasks may include:
• Assisting the program manager with Company sustainability reporting efforts, which involves identifying material environmental metrics, collecting and preparing data, validating data, and consolidating it.
• Researching and reporting on industry initiatives related to sustainability.
• Monitoring, reviewing, and tracking proposed local, state, and federal environmental legislative and agency actions.
• Assisting the program manager with conducting environmental policy technical analysis, including data collection, evaluation, and reporting.
• Supporting regulatory compliance programs through research, reporting, and preparation of forms and plans as required by various regulations.
• Performing other assignments as requested.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Must be pursuing a degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, with a graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during regular business hours, and up to 40 hours a week during the summer and school breaks.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to protect highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Must be able to meet regular deadlines.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Requirements for the Student Intern Program:
• Work hours and assignments will be scheduled to prioritize the student’s academic responsibilities.
• Student Interns must maintain full-time student status, good academic standing, and the GPA required for graduation by their college or university.
• Failure to meet these academic requirements will result in ineligibility for the program.
• Student Interns are employed on a temporary basis and are generally not eligible for some company benefits, including holiday pay.

All employees are expected to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct. The pay rate for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.