College Intern - Power Generation (Santan)

Location: Gilbert, AZ, US

College Intern - Power Generation (Santan)

Location

Gilbert, AZ, US

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Date

Oct 14, 2026

Requisition ID: 20578

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 motivated Engineering Intern to support the engineering and operations teams at Santan Generating Station. This position provides hands-on experience in a power generation environment, offering exposure to plant systems, maintenance outages, capital improvement projects, equipment inspections, and engineering analysis. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and plant personnel to support the reliable and efficient operation of the generating station.

What You'll Do

Assist engineers with plant improvement, maintenance, and reliability projects.

Support engineering analysis, data collection, and technical documentation efforts.

Participate in planned outage activities, including equipment inspections and field evaluations.

Review, organize, and update engineering drawings, reports, and records.

Conduct field walkdowns to gather information and assess equipment conditions.

Assist with tracking project schedules, action items, and project documentation.

Analyze operational and maintenance data to identify trends and potential improvement opportunities.

Support root cause investigations and troubleshooting efforts under the guidance of plant engineers.

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel on plant initiatives.

Follow all SRP safety procedures and participate in safety meetings and training.

Education

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in power generation, energy production, or industrial facilities. Experience with engineering coursework related to thermodynamics, fluid systems, electrical systems, or plant operations. Familiarity with data analysis and technical reporting.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

The Student Intern Program requires participants to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and up to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Scheduled hours may vary based on departmental needs and hiring manager’s discretion.

The successful candidate must be enrolled in six college credits (100+ Level) each semester (except summer sessions) to be eligible.

For an accelerated program, the student must be enrolled in six credit hours in the equivalent of a traditional semester.

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.