Electric Area Engineering Intern

Xcel Energy • Denver, CO • 2h ago

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive - during your internship and beyond.

Project Description:

Electrical Area Engineering Intern

Work with the Engineering staff to support the Electric Area Engineering team. Work as an entry level engineer doing tasks that support electric reliability, power quality, system protection and plant betterment to improve the electric distribution system. Through practical operations experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Assist with distribution system analysis and feeder performance evaluations

Review outage data and reliability metrics (e.g., SAIDI, SAIFI, CAIDI) to identify trends

Prepare and support Project Planning & Execution submittals

Participate in field visits to observe construction activities and system conditions

Apply and verify compliance with electric standards, construction practices, and engineering guidelines

Analyze power quality measurements, including voltage, current, flicker, and harmonics

Assist Area Engineers with capital project tracking and documentation

Work closely with Area Engineers, project managers, planners, designers, and operations personnel

Communicate & prepare technical summaries, reports, and presentations for engineering staff

This position is for a June 1st, 2026 start date. These positions may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship's initial term based on the candidate's successful performance and Xcel's business needs.

Minimum Requirements

Current student, Sophomore or Junior status only (as of Fall 2026) .

Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.

Able to commute to the Distribution Center location in Denver, CO- Hybrid Schedule

Able to work part time during the fall (up to 20 hours a week).

Must be local to Colorado and attend school in Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications

3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher

Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution/Systems

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

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

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $21.20 to $23.10 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 05/13/26

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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