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SMUD · 5 hours ago

2026 Summer College Internship: Power System Operations Training Intern

Sacramento, CA, US, 95817-1899

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$23.63/hr - $28.80/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

SMUD is a utility company that provides power and energy solutions, and they are seeking a Power System Operations Training Intern. The intern will perform research and analytical tasks, assisting in various projects aligned with their STEM education while gaining valuable work experience.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceMicrosoft SuiteCommunication skillsTeamworkCollaborationAdaptabilityFlexibilityInitiativeSelf-motivationTime management skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

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 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 in the Spring Semester/Quarter of 2026

Students must be graduating in Summer 2026 or later

If the student is graduating in Summer 2026, they must be enrolled as a part-time student in the Summer of 2026

If the student is graduating in the Spring Semester/Quarter of 2026 but is pursuing another degree in the Fall Semester/Quarter of 2026, you will still be eligible

Currently, SMUD is not hiring candidates for its student internship positions who require sponsorship from an employer either now or in the future

Preferred

Majoring in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

MicroSoft Suite experience

Strong communication skills — both verbal and written

Teamwork and collaboration — ability to work well with diverse teams

Adaptability and flexibility to handle changing priorities or assignments

Initiative and self-motivation to take on tasks and challenges

Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple responsibilities

Company

SMUD

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As the nation’s sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service provider, SMUD has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity to Sacramento County for more than 75 years.

Founded in 1946