Intern-College-Environmental Planning

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Mar 01, 2025
Intern-College-Environmental Planning Date: Feb 28, 2025 Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Company: CPS Energy Pay Grade Temporary Position Summary The CPS Energy Internship Program is designed to meet the industry's rapidly changing workforce needs by providing local San Antonio college students with public utility career experience. Through the internship program students are paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on experience that expands their understanding of how the industry works and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to be successful. The internship is not only meant for the intern to learn how to perform, but to also understand the rationale behind the strategies that are being used. Works under the supervision of Environmental Analysts and Engineers to provide environmental services such as regulatory analysis, permitting,data tracking, and reporting. Applies theories and principles of environmental science and engineering to comply with environmental regulatoryrequirements. Conducts environmental review and evaluation of electric and gas construction projects. Tasks and Responsibilities Assist environmental staff with the review of planned construction projects for cultural and environmental requirements prior to project start. This would include reviewing projects tracked in a company database system, utilizing CPS GIS system, applying for city or county floodplain applications, requesting stormwater plans and/or archeological reviews from consultants; Assist with compiling and preparing state and federal report submittals; Assist with record keeping, including those related to waste tracking; Initiate, implement, and complete project work as assigned; Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Skills Personal Computer Usage Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must be currently enrolled in a related discipline. A minimum GPA of 2.5. Must currently reside within 120 miles of CPS Energy Headquarters. Demonstrated leadership potential. Self-motivated and results oriented. Exceptional communication skills. Effective networking skills. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate an interest in a career applicable to the utility industry. Participate in full-time employment with CPS Energy. Attend all activities sponsored by CPS Energy during employment. Pass a drug test and background screen prior to employment with CPS Energy. Submit application, resume, transcripts. Preferred Qualifications Competencies Communicates Effectively Learning Quickly Working Safely Serving Customers Delivering High Quality Work Adapting to Others Minimum Education Must be a college student; currently enrolled in a related discipline Required Certifications Working Environment Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and presenting. Use of personal computing equipment, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events. Physical Demands Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Nearest Major Market: San Antonio Job Segment: Database, Engineer, Geology, GIS, Technology, Engineering