College Intern - Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering

About the role

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S., providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater Phoenix area. Founded in 1903, SRP fosters a culture of stewardship and customer service, consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service (J.D. Power) and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP seeks innovative ways to reimagine utility service and provision of critical resources essential to Arizona’s life and economy.

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. We value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable water and power.

Responsibilities

• Metallography
• Microscopy
• Sample preparation
• Microstructure interpretation
• Failure analysis
• Field inspections
• Technical report preparation
• Laboratory equipment management

Education

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Must be actively enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours that are college level (100) or above over the course of a regular semester and must be working towards a degree or certificate from an accredited college or university.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Access to a recreation and fitness facility
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year
• Competitive pay and performance incentives

Schedule

Flexible schedule of 15 to 40 hours per week, based on the student's academic commitments and availability. Work location is Gilbert, AZ. This position is onsite only; there is no option for a hybrid work schedule.

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Skills

The intern will receive hands-on training from a metallurgist in performing metallurgical examinations, primarily in our in-house laboratory. Training will include sample preparation, operation of advanced laboratory equipment, microstructural analysis, failure mechanism determination, and preparation of professional technical reports, providing practical experience that supports post‑graduation employment.