Job Specifications
Requisition ID: 19798
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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.
Benefits
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
Resource Management involves the strategic planning, allocation and utilization of various resources to deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable power to SRP customers. Effective resource management ensures we have sufficient resources to transition from fossil fuel energy to renewable resources and other lower carbon emitting sources to serve Arizona for generations to come. This organization focuses on the long-term planning of the power system to 2035 and beyond.
There are four summer internship positions within Resource Management. The candidate must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in analytics, economics or engineering related curriculum. The candidate should be taking coursework to develop the skills relevant for this position.
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 candidate(s) chosen will support one of the four areas below:
Integrated Planning
Supports the Integrated Planning department with projects associated with the Integrated System Plan and/or other integrated planning studies
Gathers market intelligence research around specific questions as requested by senior leadership and staff
Supports the team by gathering, organizing and analyzing data to inform business decisions related to long-term planning
Creates data visualizations and/or dashboards for presentations or plans
Resource Planning
Performs analysis to support resource decisions and implementation strategies while learning about different forms of power system modeling
Supports the team by gathering, organizing and analyzing data to develop business intelligence, improve modeling capabilities or business outcomes
Summarizes and interprets results of analyses in reports and/or visualizations using charts, dashboards, heat maps, etc.
Forecasting & Load Research
Performs research related to electricity demand in support of SRP’s corporate energy forecast utilizing market trend analysis and utilizing various software and tools
Projects may include programming, data mining, model development, visualization, and reporting/presenting findings
System Integration
Collects and analyzes data associated with resource performance including renewable generation performance, carbon/water intensity, battery metrics. Develop tools to share information across SRP
Creates dashboards and data visualizations to clearly communicate findings and insights from large datasets to non-technical stakeholders
Prepare and present reports on resource performance, including renewable generation, carbon/water intensity, battery metrics, and system variability
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.
What It Takes To Succeed
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to communicate well with others and to perform in a team environment
Demonstrate a growth mindset and exhibit a collaborative work style
Possess attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving in a fast-paced technical setting
Professionalism, punctuality and a service-oriented positive attitude
Perform self-driven projects in conjunction with resident SRP experts
Desire to learn and ma
About the Company
Welcome to SRP, where our roots connect us to the vibrant communities we serve. For more than 120 years, we have delivered essential water and power services to the Phoenix metropolitan area. We've built lasting relationships and deep connections with our customers. Their satisfaction is the main focus of our mission. Beyond our history, SRP has a bright future in the Valley of the Sun thanks to the dedication of our employees, who are the heart and soul of the company. Our commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technolog...
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