2027 Summer Internship - Environmental

Summary

As an Environmental Intern, you will help support projects that balance reliable energy delivery with environmental responsibility. Working alongside environmental professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience in permitting, compliance, and sustainability initiatives that help protect natural resources and support the communities APS serves. 

Potential Projects and Experiences 

• Partner with environmental professionals on projects involving environmental permitting, compliance assurance, and operational support for utility infrastructure, generation, transmission, and construction activities.
• Participate in field visits and construction site inspections to learn how environmental requirements are implemented in the field, including permit compliance, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and natural resource protection measures.
• Analyze environmental data, research federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, and assist in developing recommendations that support permitting strategies, compliance obligations, and business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across environmental, engineering, construction, operations, and project management functions to support project development, permitting, and environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build relationships through networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities while gaining hands-on experience with environmental programs, regulatory agencies, and utility industry operations.
• Contribute to environmental initiatives involving areas such as air quality permitting, hazardous waste compliance, environmental due diligence, spill prevention, pollution control, and environmental planning. 

Who We’re Looking For 

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with a record of continued academic achievement. 
• Pursuing studies in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Policy, Pre-Law, or a related scientific or technical field. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn from both field and office-based experiences. 
• Interest in environmental stewardship, sustainability, environmental compliance, construction, or related operational activities. 
• Preferred: GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

This paid, temporary full-time internship spans 10 weeks during the summer. Interns receive mentorship, professional development, opportunities for site visits, networking, and more. 

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Must show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training. 

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA or higher.

Major Accountabilities

1) Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs. May assist in preparing business/engineering plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations and studies.
2) Assists in research, business documentation, studies or technical reviews. Conducts analyses, investigations, verifications and summarizes results or findings in written reports or oral presentations.
3) Utilizes internal resources to learn business/engineering operations/functions and apply learning in completion of work assignments.
4) Coordinates efforts with other disciplines, and/or departments in achieving project goals and task assignments.
5) Performs other related duties as required.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.