Regional utility generating, transmitting and distributing electricity across west Texas and southern New Mexico.
Paid summer internship for hands‑on utility experience and professional development.
9 days ago ago
$15 - $20
Entry-level
Internship
El Paso, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electricity Distribution
Power Generation
Renewable Energy
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Solar
Utility-scale Solar
Natural Gas Power
Renewable Energy
Role
Description
Requirements
gpa 3.0
full‑time
us authorized
transportation
it
engineering
Students must be in “good standing” with their respective university to participate in our program. This includes G.P.A., classification, and number of credit hours earned.
Pre-Law (Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Security, Political Science)
Students must be currently enrolled at the time of application and taking classes in an accredited college or university in the United Sates.
Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in;
Individuals who have taken college courses but are currently taking “time off” from school are ineligible.
College seniors may apply for the program and participate immediately after graduation but must be enrolled in graduate school at the time of their interview.
Must be classified as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate student
Must have reliable transportation to report to work location.
Currently enrolled as a Full-Time Student (Undergraduate – 12 hours, Graduate – 9 hours) and taking classes.
Information Technology (Network Administration, Programming, Information/Cyber Security)
Covers a vast area from Hatch, NM to Van Horn, TX.
2,000 MW
Power Capacity
Total dependable capacity from six power plants, including nuclear and wind facilities.
4.3B
Acquisition Value
Acquired by a J.P. Morgan-backed fund in a significant deal.
100 Miles
Beacon Visibility
Iconic 'Star on the Mountain' holiday beacon visible for 100 miles.
Born in 1901 as a mule-drawn streetcar company, it electrified street railways before pivoting to power generation by 1925.
Its energy mix pairs clean solar and wind farms with a fast-start natural gas unit to balance reliability and sustainability.
Ranked among top utilities for solar and energy-efficiency efforts, it has deployed EV charging and ENERGY STAR home programs.
Its typical projects include grid modernization, renewable energy deployment, and maintenance of transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Culture + Values
Mission: We are transforming the Energy Landscape.
Vision: Together we are powering Economic Growth, Innovation and Prosperity in our region.
Deliver Customer Reliability and Affordability.
Build the Grid for Growth.
Modernize our Technology.
Minimize our Environmental Footprint.
Drive a Culture of Engagement and Accountability.
Provide safe, efficient and reliable service at a reasonable cost.
Maintain a dynamic, creative work environment that fosters safety, professional development, mutual respect, commitment and integrity.
Provide timely and accurate data to Regulators, while working in an honest and collaborative manner to resolve any Customer issue.
Environment + Sustainability
80% by 2035
Carbon-Free Energy Target
Committed to achieving an 80% carbon-free energy mix by 2035.
47% Carbon-Free Generation
2022 Energy Mix Breakdown
47% of net generation is provided by carbon-free sources, including solar and nuclear power.
11% Carbon Footprint Reduction
Since 2015
Reduced the company's overall carbon footprint by 11% since 2015.
333k Metric Tons CO₂ Avoided
Annual Emission Savings
The Milagro Solar+Storage project avoids approximately 333,000 metric tons of CO₂ annually.
Eliminated coal generation from energy mix in 2016.
Expanded renewable energy portfolio to include 715 MW of renewables by 2025/2026.
Issued request for proposal for 750 MW of renewable resources in 2024 and brought online the most efficient natural gas unit for grid reliability.
Entered a 20-year PPA for 150 MW solar + 75 MW/300 MWh storage (Milagro Solar+Storage).
Working with Mitsubishi Power on a hydrogen roadmap: converting Newman to a 30% hydrogen blend initially, with plans to reach 100% hydrogen by 2045.
Developing 580 MW solar + 140 MW battery storage projects as part of EPE’s clean energy initiatives.
Installed a 3 MW solar + 1 MW battery system at NMSU (Aggie Power), powering approximately one-third of the campus and serving as a lab for engineering students.
Inclusion & Diversity
Maintain a dynamic, creative work environment that fosters safety, professional development, mutual respect, commitment and integrity.
No publicly disclosed gender‑diversity figures or DEI targets available.
No DEI programs or gender‑related outcomes reported in official disclosures or sustainability reports.