Intern-College-SCADA Engineering

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Pay Grade

Temporary

Position Summary

The CPS Energy Internship Program is designed to meet the industry’s rapidly changing workforce needs by providing San Antonio high school and college students with public utility career experience. Through the internship program students are paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on-experience that expands their understanding of how the industry works and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to be successful. The internship is not only meant for the intern to learn how to perform, but to also understand the rationale behind the strategies that are being used. Applicants must reside in the San Antonio Metropolitan area and be currently enrolled in school or recently graduated to qualify.

The SCADA Engineering Intern will provide engineering and technical support to System Operations and other enterprise stakeholders, to analyze, plan, specify, develop, procure, maintain and enhance the various systems, procedures and processes used to monitor and control, in real-time, CPS Energy transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and gas facilities via installed SCADA and other Operational Technology (OT).

Spring 2026 Internship Cohort

Application deadline: 11/7/2025

Location: CPS Energy headquarters 500 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215

Current college transcript is required for the application*

Tasks and Responsibilities

Supporting SCADA Engineering staff with development and testing of SCADA functions and models

Testing the various functions of the SCADA system to ensure proper configurations.

Automating tasks using scripting languages such as python, shell and other interpreted languages

Query database using APIs or standard SQL clients.

Creating of displays or dashboards using SCADA tools or other Business Intelligence platforms

Support the development of technical documentation with the guidance of engineering staff.

Support Capital projects as needed by engineering staff

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Must be currently enrolled in a related discipline.

A minimum GPA of 2.5.

Must currently reside within 120 miles of CPS Energy Headquarters.

Demonstrated leadership potential.

Self-motivated and results oriented.

Exceptional communication skills.

Effective networking skills.

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate an interest in a career applicable to the utility industry.

Participate in full-time employment with CPS Energy.

Attend all activities sponsored by CPS Energy during employment.

Pass a drug test and background screen prior to employment with CPS Energy.

Submit application, resume, transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications

- Student majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

- Knowledge of computer networking and programming languages

- Knowledge with Windows and Linux Operating Systems

- Knowledge in basic power system analysis

Competencies

Communicates Effectively

Learning Quickly

Serving Customers

Delivering High Quality Work

Adapting to Others

Minimum Education

Must be a college student; currently enrolled in a related discipline

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and presenting. Use of personal computing equipment, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.

Physical Demands

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.