Electrical Engineering Intern
Job Description
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.
Position Summary
Work with the Engineering staff to support Transmission Planning & Strategy. Work as an intern doing tasks that support the tools, programs, and initiatives used to perform various planning tasks such as evaluating various transmission alternative technologies, assist in conducting power flow studies to analyze transmission system performance and reliability. Assist in preparing reports and presentation on transmission system projects. Gain exposure to industry standards and regulatory requirements related to transmission planning. Through practical operations experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.
This Internship will be working out of Denver, CO and will be part-time during the 2024 - 2025 school year and full-time during the summer. The start date for this position is May 1, 2025.
Responsibilities
As an intern with the transmission planning team, you will support the technical analysis of the transmission network. Evaluate and develop an internal guidance for alternative transmission technologies which include power flow optimization, dynamic line ratings and grid enhancing technologies. This initiative will provide an opportunity to better understand the transmission system and new supporting technologies and methods.
A solid understanding of economic and business decision making will be critical in guiding the Company’s project selection process and enhancing overall performance. This knowledge will enable you to contribute effectively to the evaluation of project feasibility, cost benefit analysis, and strategic prioritization. By aligning technical insights with economic rational and business objectives, you will help ensure that the Company’s investments are not only technically sound but also economically viable and strategically aligned with long term goals.
Requirements
Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited bachelor's engineering program or be enrolled in a technical mathematics or science program beginning their Junior or Senior year.
Understanding of electrical engineering principals
Understanding of business and economic decision making
Mechanical understanding of utility facilities, such as transformers and transmission lines would be beneficial but not required.
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: $22.50 to $24.00 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
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: 10/14/24
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