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Strategic Initiatives Intern III (Summer 2024 Internship)

Apply now Job No: 497851
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Seasonal
Location: Austin, TX 78703
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Administrative/Support, Other, Intern, Hybrid

Are you interested in a high-impact role in the water and energy spaces? LCRA’s Strategy team is looking for a student who is passionate about the energy sector and wants real-word experience contributing to the execution of company-wide initiatives!
You will provide support in the form of market research, quantitative analysis, strategic recommendations, and thought leadership to high impact cross-functional projects. Topic areas could include new technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, geothermal energy, carbon sequestration, and water conservation; organizational change; and government funding. Send us your resume if you would like to join a committed and hardworking strategy team that strives to achieve LCRA’s vision and goals by enhancing the lives of Central Texans!
Position will run full-time over the Summer. Start and end dates are negotiable.

You will be trusted to:

- Research grant funding opportunities for various areas of business importance, such as Smart Grid technologies, drought planning, or EV charging.
- Assist with ad hoc strategic, business development, or research-based inquiries such as performing quantitative or economic analysis, crafting presentation materials, conducting industry or market research, and monitoring utility industry trends and best practices.
- Use data to validate strategic assumptions, provide in-depth analysis, and quantify impact to the business.
- Assist with the creation and implementation of change management plans that improve employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance to new efforts.
- Help build surveys, evaluate organizational capabilities and proficiencies, and build and improve project workflows.

You qualify with:

- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college program in junior year or has completed junior year and will be starting senior year.

You are a great fit with:

- Strong interest and/or experience in the power or water sectors.
- Hunger to learn and address diverse challenges.

You gain:

- Competitive salary

- 401(k) match up to 8%

- Wellness program

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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