College Intern - Enterprise AI Hub (Advanced Degree)

Salt River Project (SRP) is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S., and they are seeking a motivated Advanced Degree Intern to support the Enterprise AI Hub. This internship provides graduate students with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world AI initiatives that support SRP's responsible adoption of AI technologies.

What you'll do:

• Partner with business teams to analyze opportunities where AI can improve productivity, efficiency, and business outcomes
• Support AI governance activities including policy mapping, standards reviews, risk assessments, and documentation
• Assist with reviewing AI use cases submitted by business units for business value, feasibility, risk, and strategic alignment
• Conduct research on emerging AI technologies, vendors, industry trends, and utility use cases
• Support strategic planning activities, AI roadmaps, and portfolio management initiatives
• Assist with AI intake, triage, and governance processes across the enterprise
• Develop presentations, reports, dashboards, and executive briefing materials
• Help maintain AI inventories, approved capability catalogs, and governance records
• Become proficient in Microsoft 365, Copilot, Teams, SharePoint Online, Power BI, ServiceNow, and other enterprise AI platforms

What they're looking for:

• A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is required
• Candidates must be actively enrolled in a Master's program (Science or Business Administration programs) at an accredited institution pursuing coursework in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related AI-focused disciplines
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas
• Strong analytical, research, written, and verbal communication skills preferred
• Experience with AI tools and technologies is desirable

Benefits:

• Medical benefits (CCP, PPO, or EPO)
• Sick time accrual for full time temporary employees is up to 40 hours in a calendar year
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee, after 1 year of service)
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking