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Intern-College - IT Digital Platforms Software Engineer

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Jun 11, 2026
Intern-College - IT Digital Platforms Software Engineer 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 ITDigital Platforms teamis seeking aSoftware EngineerIntern to support coreenterpriseapplicationssolutionengineering functions like software development, maintenance & operationsactivitiesonenterprisesolutionssupporting the Enterprise. The intern will partner withDigital Platformsteamof software engineers & product managersto helpmaintainbusiness continuity and new development and innovations for our business partners. This includes assisting withSDLC (Software Dev Life Cycle)various stage functions fromtechnicaldocumentation ,softwaretesting,user training and application administration and supportand helpingother team members successfully release products and services in ongoing projects. The intern will also support improvementsin operationalprocesses, crossfunctional teamcollaboration, contributing toimprovingstandardized processes and reliable visibility across the ITSoftware Solutionsportfolio. 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 Learn IT COE objectives and support the digital platforms software engineering team in understanding and improving core governance, reporting, and portfolio management processes. Collaborate with product managers. Software engineers and key stakeholders across EIT support alignment to portfolio priorities, delivery expectations, and standard ways of working. Support the development, maintenance, and organization of project and portfolio documentation, including charters, schedules, RAID logs, decision logs, and status updates. Maintain and validate portfolio data quality by checking required fields, resolving basic data gaps, and escalating issues that impact reporting accuracy. Support the creation and maintenance of dashboards and recurring reports by preparing data inputs, performing quality checks, and documenting assumptions and definitions. Entry level experience with one or more development methodologies (i.e., waterfall, Agile, Rational Unified Process - RUP, etc.) Support software QA testing, governance routines by preparing meeting materials, tracking decisions and follow-ups, and assisting with communications to project teams and stakeholders. Assist with basic risk, issue, dependency, and change tracking by maintaining logs, supporting updates from project teams. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying software defects-bugs, gaps, documenting opportunities, and supporting small process or reporting enhancements. Develop and present a final end-of-internship summary of contributions, including reporting outputs, process documentation, and improvements delivered. Must be able to report to the assigned worksite 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 A passion for software development, problem solving and customer support 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: Test Engineer, Software Engineer, Testing, Power Plant Operator, Power Plant, Engineering, Technology, Energy