Power Generation Tech Analyst Intern - Year Round

SMUD • Rancho Cordova, CA

15d • $25 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Power Generation Team at SMUD is seeking a motivated and curious College Intern to join the Acquire to Retire (ATR) S/4HANA Transformation team. In this primarily in-person role, you will help support the business processes and technologies that manage the entire lifecycle of SMUD’s power generation assets; from acquiring and maintaining them to eventually retiring them. These assets are key to keeping the lights on for our customers. As an intern, you will assist the ATR workstream leaders and the System Integrator with important project activities. Your duties may include notetaking in meetings, updating project documents, gathering and organizing data, participating in testing new systems and processes, helping with data cleanup, process mapping, supporting users in workshops, and assisting with training. You may also help with troubleshooting issues and offer fresh ideas for improving how we manage our assets. This internship offers you the chance to learn first-hand how large technology projects are managed at a major public utility, gain practical business and IT experience, and work as part of a team in a dynamic, real-world setting. SMUD's College Internship Program provides college interns with an opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to SMUD while gaining valuable work experience. Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills. SMUD was also recognized by Interns 2 Pros for the 2020 Internship Program of The Year Award in recognition of excellence in internship strategy, implementation, and impact and was one of five finalists for the 2023 Internship Program of the Year from Interns 2 Pros along with Paramount, Fox Corporation, Intuit, and Toyota. Under staff direction, incumbents in this classification are full-time students in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program who perform research and analytical tasks for projects and assignments that utilize specific and acquired academic skills and knowledge in alignment with their educational disciplines. The work performed in this classification calls for regular application of analytical and independent research skills. Work is closely related to the employee’s academic major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. Work may include, but is not limited to, the following: Performs tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. May locate sources of information; collect and organize data. Makes computations and analyzes data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action. May develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs. May develop written, graphical and/or oral reports. May assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision.

Requirements

• Registration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at an accredited college or university in a declared curriculum with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) emphasis that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments.
• Students must be able to commute to the SMUD Offices in Sacramento, CA when requested to come in.
• To have a student position at SMUD, you must not have any relatives working at SMUD.
• Students must be enrolled and maintain enrollment as a full-time student, complete and pass at least 12 undergraduate units OR 8 graduate units, and receive at least a 2.0 GPA the semester/quarter prior to employment and for the duration of the internship.
• Currently, SMUD is not hiring candidates for its student internship positions who require sponsorship from an employer either now or in the future. Such sponsorship is not needed for citizens, a U.S. National, a permanent resident, or one granted refuge or asylum status by the U.S. government. Visa holders typically require sponsorship in one form or another at some point in time.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in information technology, engineering, business, or a related major (all STEM majors are welcome).
• Strong communication and customer service skills are important, as you’ll work with a variety of business users and team members.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn are key to your success.
• Major: Information technology, engineering, or a related major.
• College Status: Sophomore or junior standing
• Experienced user of Microsoft Suite
• Desire to learn and grow
• Ability to collaborate in a team
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Assist the ATR workstream leaders and the System Integrator with important project activities.
• Notetaking in meetings.
• Updating project documents.
• Gathering and organizing data.
• Participating in testing new systems and processes.
• Helping with data cleanup.
• Process mapping.
• Supporting users in workshops.
• Assisting with training.
• Troubleshooting issues.
• Offering fresh ideas for improving how we manage our assets.
• Perform tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
• Locate sources of information; collect and organize data.
• Make computations and analyze data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action.
• Develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs.
• Develop written, graphical and/or oral reports.
• Assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision.

Benefits

• Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed