Student Intern, Engineering - SGS

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UNS Energy Corporation , headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc. , the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

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Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We Create Opportunities For Employees To Thrive Through

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.
  
  

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Job Description - Student Intern, Engineering - SGS

We are currently seeking talented individuals for the position of Student Intern in the Engineering Department and Environmental Department at the Springerville Generating Station. We are looking for energetic individuals to assist Engineers and non-engineering staff with existing projects and offer work experience to college students. This is a temporary opportunity to work during the summer break with an estimated start date in June 2025.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Review and submittal of Engineering Documents to assist in the completion of projects
• Utilizing Engineering documents to ensure properly labeled plant equipment according to TEP standard(i.e. heavy focus on systems directly involved with our clearance procedure)
• Create system drawing packages for established processes to expedite troubleshooting(i.e. MCCs, Standalone equipment, Specific systems throughout the plant)
• Review field equipment in comparisons with Engineering drawings to ensure correctness
• Assist Engineering group in routine problem solving using fundamental principles of mathematics and physics
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong work ethic and personal initiative
• Excellent organizational and task management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Must possess high level of interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
  
  

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university and pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical with an anticipated graduation date in 2026 or 2027 .
• Maintain required hours for full-time student status, good academic standing at their college or university.
• Scheduling assignments will be made on a department-by-department basis.
• Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 433,000 customers in Southern Arizona. Although our company has been in business for more than 120 years, we continue to look for innovative ways of providing value, comfort, convenience and security to our customers every day. We’re evaluating cutting-edge energy technologies, reshaping our energy portfolio and expanding our renewable power and energy-efficiency programs. While our line of work can be challenging, it can also be rewarding. Our team of dedicated professional’s values engagement, enthusiasm, innovation and collaboration.
  
  

Check us out. We believe you will like it here!

• Do you want to be part of a company culture founded on safety, teamwork, collaboration, and positive leadership?
• Do you want the opportunity to grow yourself in your current job and beyond?
• Do you want to live in the White Mountains of Arizona, one of the most beautiful parts of the country? ( https://azwhitemountains.net ) ( http://springervilleaz.gov )
  
  

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

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Pay Rate: $18.00 -$25.00 per hr.

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