Date: Feb 18, 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 meet the industry’s rapidly changing workforce needs by providing San Antonio college students an opportunity to be paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on experiences that expands their understanding of the industry and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to succeed. The internship is designed for the intern to learn to perform in a work environment and understand the rationale behind the strategies used. Applicants must reside in the San Antonio Metropolitan area and are currently enrolled in school or recently graduated to qualify.
Environmental planning intern works under the supervision of Environmental Analysts and Engineers to provide environmental services such as regulatory analysis, permitting, data tracking, and reporting. Applies theories and principles of environmental science and engineering to comply with environmental regulatory requirements. Conducts environmental review and evaluation of electric and gas construction projects.
Summer 2026 Internship Cohort
Application deadline: 3/6/2026
Location: CPS Energy headquarters 500 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215
Current college transcript is required for the application*
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Assist environmental staff with the review of planned construction projects for cultural and environmental requirements prior to project start. This would include reviewing projects tracked in a company database system, utilizing CPS GIS system, applying for city or county floodplain applications, requesting stormwater plans and/or archeological reviews from consultants.
- Assist with compiling and preparing state and federal report submittals.
- Assist with record keeping, including those related to waste tracking.
- Initiate, implement, and complete project work as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Competencies
Minimum Education
Required Certifications
Working Environment
Physical Demands
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:
Power Plant, Geology, GIS, Database, Engineer, Energy, Engineering, Technology