Microsoft Solutions Analyst - 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.

Our internship positions will be mentored to support users of Microsoft SharePoint sites and related tools.  This intern will work with the team in Minneapolis, MN to provide support for end user SharePoint and Microsoft 365 capabilities to enhance the employee experience and to optimize end user capabilities using M365 tools.

This position is a great opportunity to gain system management and end user support experience and grow their knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft 365 capabilities and associated tools and systems. Through practical field experience and mentoring, successful candidates will gain significant professional confidence and people skills. 

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• SharePoint site content creation 15%

• New product research 10%

• SharePoint support (inbox management) 10%

• Organization and meta-tagging of department and support documentation (over 10k documents) 15%

• Site migration assistance 10%

• Day-to-day user questions and needs (as able) 15%

• Maintain SharePoint site for user M365 information with updates and new materials 15%

• Assistance users with workflow technologies (after training) 10%

This position is for a January 1, 2026 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.

Duties for Interns

• Day-to-day assistance with SharePoint issues 

• Training business users on various SharePoint capabilities

• Assist business users with the creation of workflows and overall automation concepts

• Assist in content moving and consolidation for business users in SharePoint

• Train business users in Microsoft 365 groups and permissions

• Creation of technical job aids and documenting governance items

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to commute to downtown work location is required. 

• Current student, Freshman or above

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in: computer engineering, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, data science, or similar. 

• Proficiency with SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 tools

• Must be self- motivated, have good business process skills and technical aptitude, and ability to work well with others.

• Reliable and able to prioritize and work independently

• Ability to learn and apply structured analysis and delivery methods.

• Strong problem solving, analytical and detail orientation.

• Strong communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets.

• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills. 

• Must be able to work 8+ hours per week while school is in session and 40 hours per week when school is out of session

• Appropriate space to accommodate working remotely.

Preferred Requirements

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

• Able to commit to the internship for 12 months or longer

• Competency Band

• Accountability

• Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Job and Business Expertise

• Operational Excellence

• Relationship Focused

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: $17.00 to $27.20 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.

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: 10/16/25

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