College Intern - Water Quality & Waste Management Services

Requisition ID: 19712

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 college intern to provide support for its Water Quality & Waste Management Services group within the Environmental Services department, whose mission is to provide leadership and guidance to assure continuous environmental compliance while controlling environmental liabilities and costs. Working collaboratively, we develop innovative policies, programs and technologies to promote sustainable water and power resources, balancing the needs of our customers with the protection of the environment.

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

The successful candidate will assist SRP staff in the duties associated with water quality permitting, regulated waste management, data analysis, preparing regulatory reports, other environmental compliance support tasks, and providing technical support to department staff. This internship is a great opportunity for students who wish to develop a career in any discipline of environmental compliance, and want to learn and refine their professional skills at the nation's 3rd largest utility.

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.

Experience

To be eligible for SRP's year-round Intern Program, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 college credits in the Spring Semester. Student interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, but up to 40 hours are available if school schedule can accommodate. Work week is Monday - Friday during support hours of 7am-5pm. Must be able to work 2 days per week at our Corporate Headquarters in Tempe.

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.