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Arizona Public Service Simulator Engineer Summer Intern in TONOPAH, Arizona
Simulator Engineer Summer Intern
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Date: Sep 18, 2024
Location: TONOPAH, AZ, US, 85354
Company: APS
Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.
Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
Summary
APS Palo Verde is looking for Simulator Engineer Intern t o join their team in Tonopah, AZ.
The Simulator Engineer Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience developing, troubleshooting, and testing, both hardware and software solutions for Palo Verde training simulators. The intern project scope can be modified to align to an intern’s specialty and background. Software solution development requires some proficiency programing and familiarity with computer programing languages (examples: python, C++, FORTRAN, etc.). Hardware solutions may require the assembly of mini-PC, minor maintenance on simulator equipment, or development of custom parts using a 3D printer. This position requires interactions with stakeholders across multiple departments including, the Nuclear Training Department, Engineering Department, and Operations Department.
The Palo Verde Summer internship is a paid 10 week program. During the 10 weeks at Palo Verde you will be equipped with the tools needed to thrive and be challenged with meaningful individual and group projects. You will get support from leaders who will help you succeed. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in a New Hire Orientation, Professional Development opportunities and company tours to learn more about Palo Verde and Arizona Public Service.
The Palo Verde Internship is a paid 10 week program starting in May, ending in July. Qualified students will receive housing during the program, if an in person internship.
At APS, we embrace the title intern and provide you with unique opportunities to make an impact on our business, apply today!
Program Features and Benefits
Challenging, innovative assignments that provide real-world experience in applying business education to short term projects
Exposure and opportunities to meet with members of our Senior Leadership Team and learn about their personal experiences
In-depth education on our organization, our industry and how energy companies make money
A comprehensive understanding of the energy industry and real insight into the variety of career tracks that are available within many utility organization
A dedicated manager and a mentor who will guide you throughout your prospective internship(s)
The chance to shadow professionals in a variety of disciplines throughout the department
Professional and personal development activities and ongoing feedback and coaching on performance
Networking events with peers and members of our management team
Presentation of your summer project results to our Senior Leadership Team and the opportunity to gain insightful feedback regarding your achievements
Minimum Requirements
Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate degree program.
(Approved Engineer Degrees: Physics, Math, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, and Computer Science)
Must show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training.
Official or unofficial transcripts must be attached to your online application at the time of submittal to be considered.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications
Minimum GPA of 3.2
Familiarity building computers and addressing hardware issues.
Some proficiency programing and computer programing languages (examples: python, C++, FORTRAN, etc.).
Knowledge and ability to apply basic discipline engineering principles
Practices and theories and use commonly applied engineering approaches and calculations
Problem analysis/resolution techniques
Major Accountabilities
1) Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs. May assist in preparing business/engineering plans, designs, specifications, cost estimates, evaluations and studies.
2) Assists in research, business documentation, studies or technical reviews. Conducts analyses, investigations, verifications and summarizes results or findings in written reports or oral presentations.
3) Utilizes internal resources to learn business/engineering operations/functions and apply learning in completion of work assignments.
4) Coordinates efforts with other disciplines, and/or departments in achieving project goals and task assignments.
5) Performs other related duties as required.
Nuclear requirement
Any PVGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. Any PVGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities. These are a condition of employment at PVGS. Any PVGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Generating Stations (PVGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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