Job Description

Apply by Date: 06/01/2026
Hourly Minimum Pay Rate: $24.58 / hour
Hourly Maximum Pay Rate: $29.95 / hour

The Power Generation Team at SMUD is seeking a motivated and curious College Intern to join the Acquire to Retire (ATR) S/4HANA Transformation team. In this primarily in-person role, you will help support the business processes and technologies that manage the entire lifecycle of SMUD’s power generation assets; from acquiring and maintaining them to eventually retiring them. These assets are key to keeping the lights on for our customers.

As an intern, you will assist the ATR workstream leaders and the System Integrator with important project activities. Your duties may include notetaking in meetings, updating project documents, gathering and organizing data, participating in testing new systems and processes, helping with data cleanup, process mapping, supporting users in workshops, and assisting with training. You may also help with troubleshooting issues and offer fresh ideas for improving how we manage our assets.

Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in information technology, engineering, business, or a related major (all STEM majors are welcome). Strong communication and customer service skills are important, as you’ll work with a variety of business users and team members. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are key to your success.

This internship offers you the chance to learn first-hand how large technology projects are managed at a major public utility, gain practical business and IT experience, and work as part of a team in a dynamic, real-world setting.

COVER LETTER REQUIREMENT: Please tell us what excites you most about working as a Power Generation Tech Analyst Intern supporting our S/4HANA upgrade project and describe how this opportunity aligns with your career goals. You can also share an example of a process improvement you have proactively identified and implemented in your schoolwork, part-time job, club, or personal life.

Failure to provide a cover letter could preclude a candidate from moving forward in the selection process.

This position is hybrid at least two days a week (not Mondays or Fridays).

About SMUD's College Internship Program

SMUD's College Internship Program provides college interns with an opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to SMUD while gaining valuable work experience. Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills.

SMUD was also recognized by Interns 2 Pros for the 2020 Internship Program of The Year Award in recognition of excellence in internship strategy, implementation, and impact and was one of five finalists for the 2023 Internship Program of the Year from Interns 2 Pros along with Paramount, Fox Corporation, Intuit, and Toyota.

Purpose

Under staff direction, incumbents in this classification are full-time students in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program who perform research and analytical tasks for projects and assignments that utilize specific and acquired academic skills and knowledge in alignment with their educational disciplines.

Nature and Scope

The work performed in this classification calls for regular application of analytical and independent research skills. Work is closely related to the employee’s academic major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work may include, but is not limited to, the following: (NOTE: While in general all the functions and requirements listed are essential, individual positions and/or locations may not require all duties be performed.)

• Performs tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
• May locate sources of information; collect and organize data.
• Makes computations and analyzes data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action.
• May develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs.
• May develop written, graphical and/or oral reports.
• May assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision.

Required Education

Registration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at an accredited college or university in a declared curriculum with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) emphasis that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments.

Desirable Qualifications

• Major: Information technology, engineering, or a related major.
• College Status: Sophomore or junior standing
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experienced user of Microsoft Suite
• Desire to learn and grow
• Ability to collaborate in a team
• Ability to work independently

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Application Deadline: It is guaranteed that the online system will accept applications until 5 PM on the apply by date. It is highly encouraged that applications are submitted well before the due date and time mentioned to make sure that it is submitted successfully.

Official SMUD Title: STEM Student Assistant

Internship Program Requirements:

• Students must be able to commute to the SMUD Offices in Sacramento, CA when requested to come in.
• To have a student position at SMUD, you must not have any relatives working at SMUD.
• Students must be enrolled and maintain enrollment as a full-time student, complete and pass at least 12 undergraduate units OR 8 graduate units, and receive at least a 2.0 GPA the semester/quarter prior to employment and for the duration of the internship. SMUD does not look at cumulative GPAs.
• During the summer, students can work up to 130 hours per month.
• Currently, SMUD is not hiring candidates for its student internship positions who require sponsorship from an employer either now or in the future. Such sponsorship is not needed for citizens, a U.S. National, a permanent resident, or one granted refuge or asylum status by the U.S. government. Visa holders typically require sponsorship in one form or another at some point in time.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are a part of who we are and how we do things. Supporting efforts that promote pay equality is part of that. Salary placement for the selected candidate will be determined in alignment with the California Equal Pay Act or the applicable MOU. Determination for salary placement of internal candidates will be made without respect to current classification or compensation and will be based upon the candidate's qualifications as compared to those performing substantially similar work. In the event there is a guaranteed pay progression outlined in an applicable MOU, the MOU takes precedence.