Mechanical Engineering Intern - Minneapolis, MN

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.

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Customer Energy & Transportation (CETS) team, specifically, within our Mass Market Engineering team in Minneapolis MN. The paid internship provides practical work experience to work across a variety of energy efficiency and electrification programs, develop your existing technical and communication skills, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Engineering interns at Xcel Energy are relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you’ve learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands-on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with both professionals and other interns across CETS team.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist with technical process documentation creation and development

• Support engineering tool development

• Learn about and apply technical building science (envelope, lighting, and HVAC) concepts

• Assist with Salesforce development testing

This position is for a June 1, 2026 start date with a one year term. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s student status, performance, and Xcel Energy’s business needs.
 
Minimum Requirements:

• Current student, freshman and above.

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Able to commute to the corporate office in Minneapolis, MN

• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the spring (up to 20 hours a week). 

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher

• Completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework

• Experience or Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

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: $18.80 to $30.10 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/16/25

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