Intern - Project Controls Analyst

JOB TITLE:  Intern - Project Controls Analyst 
REQUISITION:  TRA0107  
DEPARTMENT:  T&S Project Controls – Topeka General Office 
LOCATION:  Topeka, KS
PAY RANGE:  $19.00 - $23.00 / Hour

Full-Time Internship Position for Summer 2027    
                        
Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, typically 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

It's never too early to start searching for your dream career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning at school in the real world, Evergy is the place for you. Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs offer students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful experience while also allowing us to identify talented prospective employees. Many of our interns go on to develop successful careers at Evergy.

As an intern, you'll have real responsibilities, and you'll work on productive assignments with actual business interactions. We know that you work hard, so we help you play hard while you are here. We provide a number of intern events throughout the summer to burn some extra energy, including volunteer events, power plant tours, lunch and learns, and more.

Intern Description:
Under the direction of the Supv Project Control, interns will support transmission and substation capital projects. Project work will include assisting with project planning, cost tracking, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, reporting, and analysis to help deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Job tasks include but not limited to:
• Tracking project budgets and forecasts. 
• Verifying project schedules and progress updates. 
• Assisting with implementation of project reporting system enhancements. 
• Process improvement initiatives and project reporting.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university degree program in one of the following or a related field: business, engineering, finance, or accounting.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational and analytical skills. 
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with project teams, teammates and stakeholders. 
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software preferred. 
• Must be able to analyze project and financial data, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Work experience must support abilities to work independently, assimilate and process diverse information.

Working Conditions:
Office, home and field working conditions.  Must have a satisfactory work record including excellent attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.