2026 Summer College Internship: SAP IT Customer AMI Technologies Intern

SMUD•Sacramento, CA

12d•$24 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Customer and AMI Technologies team within the Customer and Grid Operations Technology Center organization of SMUD's Information Technology department is a team of enterprise technology analysts working in a fast paced and dynamic work environment dedicated to leading edge SAP, CRM, and Smart Grid applications specifically related to SAP's utility industry solution IS-U CCS and other enterprise applications. The SAP IT Customer and AMI Technologies Intern, in support of SMUD’s enterprise and Smart Grid applications, will complete projects and tasks including, but not limited to: Business requirements review Analysis Solution design System configuration Testing Solution deployment Post-production support The SAP Analyst Intern will gain experience and knowledge in the following areas: Working with SAP products and familiarity with the role an analyst plays in supporting SAP, CRM, and SAP Cloud products Exposure to the SAP industry-specific solution for utilities and the processes that SMUD uses within that solution Familiarity with the steps in the software development lifecycle, including SMUD's use of agile project methodology Exposure to Smart Grid technology About SMUD's College Internship Program 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.PurposeUnder 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.Nature and ScopeThe 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.Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork may include, but is not limited to, the following: (NOTE: While in general all the functions and requirements listed are essential, individual positions and/or locations may not require all duties be performed.)• 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 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 in the Spring Semester/Quarter of 2026. Students must be graduating in Summer 2026 or later.
If the student is graduating in Summer 2026, they must be enrolled as a part-time student in the Summer of 2026.
If the student is graduating in the Spring Semester/Quarter of 2026 but is pursuing another degree in the Fall Semester/Quarter of 2026, you will still be eligible. However, please make sure that it shows it clearly on your resume to show that you are eligible.
During the summer internship, students can work up to 130 hours per month.
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

College Status: Junior or Senior
Coursework in SAP related courses, and Enterprise Systems
SAP experience (application configuration and testing)
Database design
Software/system design
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Community Service/Volunteer experience
Good communication skills
Ability to work individually and in a team
Self-motivated
Open to feedback

Responsibilities

Business requirements review
Analysis
Solution design
System configuration
Testing
Solution deployment
Post-production support
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.