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Intern-College - Operational Excellence

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Jun 11, 2026
Intern-College - Operational Excellence

Date: Jun 10, 2026

Location:
San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company:
CPS Energy

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!


Pay Grade

Temporary

Position Summary

The CPS Energy Internship Program is designed to help meet the evolving workforce needs of the utility industry by providing San Antonio college students meaningful, hands-on experience paired with mentorship. The internship is structured to help the intern learn how work gets done in a professional environment, understand the rationale behind planning and governance practices, and build foundational skills that support career readiness. Applicants mustresidein the San Antonio Metropolitan area and be currently enrolled or recently graduated to qualify.


The primary purpose of theEnergy Equityintern is to support thedevelopment of the Energy Equityprocess.This includes all business activities for CPS Energy in support of theEnergy EquityProcess, including integration and alignment with multiple areas of the enterprise.Responsibilities of this intern: include, but are not limited to, supportingSr.Manager,andprovidingenterprise andcustomerlevel services tofacilitatethe design, development, and implementation of theEnergy Equity program.


Fall 2026 Internship Cohort
Application deadline: 6/19/2026
Location: CPS Energy headquarters 500 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215
Current college transcript is required for the application*

Tasks and Responsibilities

Process documentation and analysis



  • Mapcurrentstate workflows for selected processes using swim-lane diagrams, flowchartsor SIPOCs.
  • Identify redundancies, delays, and unclear ownership within mapped processes.
  • Compare current performance against benchmarks or internal target.
  • Identify improvement opportunities and categorize them by impact and effort.


Facilitation and communication



  • Prepare concise summaries of findings for leadership or project teams.
  • Interview team members to understand steps, handoffs, and pain points.
  • Effectively coordinate and facilitate various meetings related to process mapping and process analysis.
  • Facilitate small brainstorming sessions with team members to explore solutions or recommendations to address process pain points.
  • Perform other duties and serve on special project teams as assigned.
  • Must be able to report to assigned worksite Monday-Friday; 40-hour work week.

Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Must be currently enrolled in a related discipline.
A minimum GPA of 2.5.
Must currently reside within 120 miles of CPS Energy Headquarters.
Demonstrated leadership potential.
Self-motivated and results oriented.
Exceptional communication skills.
Effective networking skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate an interest in a career applicable to the utility industry.
Participate in full-time employment with CPS Energy.
Attend all activities sponsored by CPS Energy during employment.
Pass a drug test and background screen prior to employment with CPS Energy.
Submit application, resume, transcripts.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Studies in engineering, business management, information technology or mathematics
  • Basic knowledge ofleanand/orsix sigmaconcepts, practices, and procedures
  • Basic knowledge in Microsoft Visio

Competencies
Communicates Effectively
Learning Quickly
Serving Customers
Delivering High Quality Work
Adapting to Others
Minimum Education
Must be a college student; currently enrolled in a related discipline
Required Certifications
Working Environment
Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and presenting. Use of personal computing equipment, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.
Physical Demands
Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.





Nearest Major Market: San Antonio



Job Segment:
Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Power Plant, Engineer, Business Manager, Management, Energy, Engineering


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