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SMUD · 3 weeks ago

2026 Summer College Internship: Distributed Energy Solutions

Sacramento, CA, US

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$23.63/hr - $28.80/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

SMUD is looking for a summer intern in their Zero Carbon Department to assist with implementing Zero Carbon Solution programs. The intern will perform tasks such as analyzing spreadsheets, entering data, and assembling presentations, gaining insights into utility management.

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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 EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsPresentation skillsWritten communicationProblem solving

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. However, please make sure that it shows it clearly on your resume to show that you are eligible

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