Intern-College-Learning and Development

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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 with public utility career experience.  Through the internship program students are 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.   

The CPS Energy's Learning and Development Intern will assist in developing and supporting the learning programs for our company's future generation of leaders.  The intern will assist project teams, business customers, and management, focusing on building effective training and development learning materials. They will learn how to design and develop training materials while learning the strategies and methods to deliver practical training.  This includes scope requirements, budget, scheduling, risk analysis, and program evaluation. 

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

  • Collaborate with members of the Leadership Development team to review curriculum development and completion.  
  • Help identify, assess and develop employee knowledge, skills and abilities to help meet current and future staffing needs.  
  • Partner with People and Culture business unit to review competencies and cultural initiatives.  
  • Learn how to facilitate team building activities across various disciplines and at all levels of the organization.  
  • Provide project feedback.  
  • Evaluate budget scope and quality through metrics and benchmarking.  
  • Learn how to create learning activities and compelling content, working alongside subject matter experts.  
  • Learn hot to set instructional goals and create content that matches the:  
  • Work on creating exercise and activities to enhance the learning process, along with creating supporting materials (audio / video)  
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively facilitate and / or design both in person and virtual training workshops.  
  • Perform other duties as assigned.  

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

  • Seeking master’s degree 
  • Experienced in team facilitation, including problem solving or process improvement. 
  • Experience in Learning Management Systems (LMS)  
  • Seeking Project Management Professional (PMP) Cert 
  • Experienced in Canva 

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: Learning, Power Plant, Business Process, Project Manager, Human Resources, Energy, Management, Technology

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