Materials Engineering - Senior Engineering Intern

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.

Project Description:

Fleet Materials Engineering is an integral plant support team within the power generating infrastructure that provides regional expertise in Code welding repairs, metallurgical analyses, plant life management (PLM) and conditions assessments, non-destructive testing and examination. Engineering internship will focus primarily on PLM activities involving plant risk and reliability caused by the failure of specific plant components. This is achieved by performing engineering calculations, inspections, and evaluations regarding component repair or modification, failure analysis, material condition assessments, fitness for service, and future inspection interval determination in order to ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant components within the PLM program. ? Example of a project description: Work with the PLM Engineering staff to support system or equipment condition assessment, testing, inspection, data collection/review, and failure analyses during plant overhauls or other inspection events. This would include working as an entry-level engineering analyst performing tasks that support the tools, programs, software, and databases for various PLM evaluations, causal analyses, and risk mitigation of high energy piping and pipe hanger/support inspections and load analyses. Through practical application and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain valuable knowledge of power plant systems and processes working collaboratively in a team environment. ? This will be a summer opportunity with the potential to extend into a school semester. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer. If the intern works during the school year, their hours should be part-time.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program, studying areas such as electrical, mechanical (preferred), civil, and chemical engineering.

• Must be in senior year or going into senior year.

• Must be within commutable distance to service centers listed

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: $24.00 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.

Deadline to Apply: 09/29/24

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