Apply by Date: 05/10/2024 

Hourly Min: $22.89 

Hourly Max: $27.89 

We are seeking a motivated and self-driven student intern to join our IT Enterprise Application Administration team. This internship offers practical work experience and an opportunity to shadow and gain hands-on IT experiences with knowledgeable professionals. The knowledge and experience gained during this internship will provide the skill set needed to seamlessly move into a professional career in the IT industry.

In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our Enterprise System's daily operations and procedures. The successful candidate will learn to support enterprise systems, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and application issues, assist with the implementation of new technologies, and provide support to team members.

Responsibilities:

• Receives guidance, training and mentoring in carrying out duties and assignments.
• Support the team in maintaining the enterprise systems.
• Monitor system performance and health.
• Assist with investigation and resolution of system issues.
• Remediate system security vulnerability.
• Develop custom monitoring solutions to enhance system reliability.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of system changes.
• Research on new technology requirements.
• Assist in the maintenance of IT standards and documentation.
• Provide assistance to team members as needed.

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.

Hybrid Work

This position may be eligible for SMUD's hybrid (office/home) work employee benefit, the schedule of which will be determined by the successful candidate and the Hiring Manager. SMUD takes pride in powering the Sacramento region community where we live and work. We value the strong working relationships we develop with our collegues. Our approach to hybrid work will continue to evolve. Please be aware that should SMUD's business needs change, emergencies occur, or various other reasons arise, you may be required to report onsite on a part-time or full-time basis.

Purpose

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

• 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

• Computer Science, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems major.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Basic computer knowledge such as operating systems, software application and scripting languages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Application Deadline: It is guaranteed that the online system will accept applications until 5 PM (PST) on deadline listed below in this job posting. 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
 

• Students must be able to commute to the SMUD Offices in Sacramento, CA when/if 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 received at least a 2.0 GPA in the previous semester/quarter. 
• 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.