2026 Summer Internship - Forestry
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Job Location:
Deer Valley, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Arizona Public Service generates reliable affordable and clean 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 states largest and longest-serving energy provider our more than 6000 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 countrys 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
As a Forestry Intern you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience through project work that drives professional development and the opportunity to learn the role of vegetation management in the electric utility industry. With the support of a mentor the Forestry Intern will provide support to APS Forestry and Resource Management crews and planners so that the divisions vegetation management program complies with the departments goals and objectives. Intern duties may include but are not limited to:
- Data collection entry and analysis.
- Meet with and communicate to customers about vegetation management projects.
- Collaborate with other APS departments including T&D Operations and Maintenance communications lands government affairs and community affairs.
This paid temporary full-time internship spans 10 weeks during the summer. Interns receive mentorship professional development opportunities for site visits networking and more.
Environmental factors:
- Subject to work outdoors during inclement weather situations.
- Periodically prone to dangers inherent to work sites including exposure to sharp high-speed rotating equipment electrical fields falling and flying debris difficult terrain pesticides and animal insect and snake bites.
- Involves driving throughout service territory.
Minimum Requirements
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Must show ongoing achievement in areas of study and training.
- Must possess valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3.0 GPA or higher.
Major Accountabilities
1) Performs simple to intermediate analysis and designs.
2) May assist in preparing business/engineering plans designs specifications cost estimates evaluations and studies.
3) Assists in research business documentation studies or technical reviews.
4) Conducts analyses investigations verifications and summarizes results or findings in written reports or oral presentations.
5) Utilizes internal resources to learn business/engineering operations/functions and apply learning in completion of work assignments.
6) Coordinates efforts with other disciplines and/or departments in achieving project goals and task assignments.
7) Performs other related duties as required.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energys 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 Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) 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).
In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
Location-Based Role:
This position requires employees to work at the (Location) with some flexibility. Flexibility will be determined with the hires employee and leadership but the ultimate decision is the companys.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
APSG technologies are an industry leading Technology-oriented solutions provider that delivers tailored technological solution. With more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and our factories, we decided to establish APSG TECHNOLOGY as a specialized IT & Systems Integrati ... View more
