Student Intern, Resource Planning

Company Tucson Electric Power

Location Tucson, AZ

Requisition ID 5602

About Us

UNS Energy Corporation (http://www.uns.com) , headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary ofFortis Inc. (https://www.fortisinc.com) , the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

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Our culture is rooted inshared core values (https://www.tep.com/careers/#values) that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference. Be Part of Our Story.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.

• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.

• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Hear from some of our employees,here (https://youtu.be/hpknvJPLuoc) andhere (https://youtu.be/7BECywu-Re4) .

Job Description - Student Intern, Resource Planning

Position Description

The Resource Planning Department is responsible for developing the Company’s long-term plans for power generation. This includes the transition from a fossil fuel-based electric generating system to a renewable-based energy future, as described in the Company’s recent Integrated Resource Plan. The student intern should have an interest in learning about renewable energy issues and contributing to the Company's long-term transition plans. The intern will be expected to 1) conduct and summarize research into various topics and 2) learn how to apply commercial simulation software and spreadsheets for the purpose of modeling the Company's generation and transmission system and its associated costs. These analyses will help the Company identify and characterize renewable integration issues, support resource procurement decisions, and estimate the costs, impacts, and opportunities associated with retiring large fossil-based power plants.

The intern should be seeking a degree in engineering, applied math or science, economics, business administration, or sustainable development and must possess analytical skills and expand upon those skills as part of the internship. The intern will contribute to the expansion and enhancement of the Department's modeling and reporting capabilities, which are being increasingly challenged by the complexities of integrating high levels of renewable energy onto the Company's system.

This internship runs year-long, with part-time hours during the school year and full-time hours during the break. This is a hybrid position, with on-site work required.

Position-Related Responsibilities

Assist the Company’s development of resource and procurement plans to ensure adequate, reliable energy supply at the lowest reasonable cost while being responsive to the interest of our customers, investors, and regulators in achieving a low-carbon grid. Candidate must be willing to develop a strong understanding of integrated resource planning, which includes not only the integration of large renewable energy facilities discussed above, but “behind the meter,” customer-based programs, technologies, and activities, such as those related to energy efficiency, distributed generation (e.g., rooftop solar), energy storage, and electric vehicle load management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Strong critical thinking skills

· Strong analytical skills, including a basic understanding of statistical concepts, coding, etc.

· Ability to understand, synthesize, and summarize complex, inter-related topics

· Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

· Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

· Ability to protect highly sensitive and confidential information

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Requirements

· Must be a full-time college student, at least 12 credit hours, in an accredited University or community college and maintain a good academic standing.

· Student must be pursuing a degree in a relevant field, such asengineering, applied math or science, economics, business or public administration, or sustainable development,with a graduation date no earlier than May 2025.

· Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week most weeks during regular business hours, with exceptions for exam weeks, etc.; Up to 40 hours may be available during the summer and school breaks.

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct and maintain:

Pay Rate: $17+ depending on experience and qualifications

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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