SDG&E is an innovative San Diego-based energy company that provides clean, safe and reliable energy to better the lives of the people it serves in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future by providing its electricity from renewable sources; modernizing natural gas pipelines; accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles; supporting numerous non-profit partners; and, investing in innovative technologies to ensure the reliable operation of the region’s infrastructure for generations to come. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE).

Our highly trained and responsive employees with their diverse skills, talents and ideas are the reason we can deliver on our commitment and are building America’s best energy company. They are also the reason why we have been recognized with the industry’s most coveted awards. Our employees undertake challenging work and receive highly competitive compensation and benefits. As one of the region’s largest employers, we’re always searching for talented and bright people to join our team. After all, it takes the best to build the best. Learn more about benefits HERE.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of SDG&E. Empowering our employees to be their whole selves at work is our competitive advantage. This is where new ideas come from and meaningful collaboration gets an authentic start. By bringing together people with different perspectives, diverse backgrounds and real commitment to their own individuality, we have built a stronger business. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion HERE.

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Primary Purpose
As part of the IT Associate/Intern Program, supports implementation, development, maintenance and enhancement of business applications. Under leadership of program management, develops experience and knowledge in one or more of the following technology areas: digital and customer services, software development, enterprise services, databases, cloud and infrastructure, networking telecommunications, cybersecurity, risk & compliance, enterprise service management (ITIL); enterprise architecture; product or capability delivery, and program delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assignment: Assigned to one technology or business organization. Develop department-specific content, such as business requirements, processes, procedures, etc. Participate in building, coding, configuring and/or developing solutions, such as new systems, applications, third party software packages, processes, documentation, etc. Participate in the maintenance and management of existing software and infrastructure (hardware, software, processes). Research and recommend potential solutions to solve department-specific problems. Gain experience and contribute to teams in alignment with an agile mindset and values (e.g., by working off user stories within an agile scrum team). Deliver value incrementally and participate in team’s agile or scrum ceremonies as appropriate; participate in reviews and demos as part of the team, utilize the opportunity to receive feedback and learn from the work of others.
• Professional Development: Participates in IT Intern program activities to enhance skillset and professional development through networking/teambuilding, training/professional development, Lunch and Learn training sessions, company tours, community service, and other opportunities as presented by program leadership. Embody a growth mindset, leveraging opportunities to learn from more senior team members. Develop leadership, presentation skills, and a professional network of company colleagues. Participate in the mentor program as a mentee. Participate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in alignment with company goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering, or other related technical or business field.
• Related work experience in one technology capability and/or business operation, including but not limited to IT solution delivery, product management, data and analytics, cybersecurity, software development, enterprise services, cloud services, networking & telecommunications, and communications or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Engaging interpersonal skills; ability to work well on cross-functional project teams and foster team commitment to tasks.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Ability to operate as part of a team organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from the envisioning stage through implementation.
• Agile Methodologies – Knowledge of concepts, including Agile Scrum and/or Kanban, and application of Agile methodology (e.g., Lean, SAFe, LeSS) for project management to be able to design, implement and manage projects.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualification:

• 3.0 or higher GPA.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.