College Intern - Enterprise AI Hub (Advanced Degree) Job Details | SRP

Salt River Project is a public power and water utility serving the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. The College Intern will support the Enterprise AI Hub by evaluating AI opportunities, conducting research, assisting with governance and intake processes, and contributing to AI strategy and transformation initiatives.

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:

• Graduate study of interest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related disciplines
• The Advanced Degree Intern will work scheduled hours based on department needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week maximum
• 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
• * 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

Benefits:

• Available your first day: 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