Renewable Operation Center Intern - Golden, CO

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.

The Renewable Operation Center (ROC) is seeking a highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated intern with a strong interest in renewable energy to support Xcel’s rapidly growing renewable generation fleet. This role offers hands‑on exposure to real‑time operations, data‑driven decision‑making, and site performance optimization across utility‑scale renewable assets.

The intern will work closely with ROC Operators and the ROC Analytics team to support daily operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include assisting with the development of a daily operational morning report that supports both on‑site teams and ROC personnel, performing quantitative and trend‑based analysis to enable proactive work management, and leveraging predictive analytics tools to recommend data‑driven adjustments to site maintenance and operational strategies.

In addition, the intern will contribute to the design and enhancement of visual and interactive dashboards used by the ROC to identify performance trends, operational risks, and optimization opportunities across the fleet. The role also includes supporting the Senior ROC Analyst in the development and maintenance of databases to enable scalable analytics and collaboration between operations and engineering teams.

This internship is ideal for a candidate who is passionate about renewable energy, eager to apply analytical skills to real‑world operational challenges, and motivated to assist with positively impacting the performance, reliability, and growth of Xcel’s renewable energy portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Support analytical and operational initiatives under the guidance of the ROC Sr. Ops Manager and Sr. Analyst.

• Collaborate with ROC Operators, ROC Analysts, onsite operations, engineering, IT support teams, transmission, and renewable operations leadership to support performance improvement initiatives by assisting with the implementation of technical efficiencies.

• Assist the ROC Senior Analyst with data software service initiatives, helping ensure Renewable Operations can deliver accurate and timely reports to internal and external stakeholders.

• Help collect, validate, and organize operational data used for reporting, trend analysis, and post-event reviews.

• Assist the Senior ROC Analyst with trend analysis and reporting to identify and escalate potential indicators of equipment degradation to ROC Operators and onsite leadership.

• Support the ROC’s preparation for future renewable growth by assisting with database organization, participating in local plant SCADA testing activities, and helping to maintain operational reports.

• Support the generation of daily, weekly, and monthly regulatory and operational metric reporting under the direction of the Senior ROC Analyst.

• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project planning with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is for a June 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.

This internship offers a flexible schedule of 24–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Interns are expected to work on-site on the days they are scheduled.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or related technical degrees.

• Undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a junior- or senior‑level academic standing entering Fall 2026.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrates strong technical skills through coursework and extracurricular clubs.

• Ability to learn Microsoft Excel, Python, Java, VBA, SQL, R, PowerBI, renewable plant SCADA Systems, and network/communication systems.

• Analytical and inquisitive mindset with a commitment to detail and continuous learning.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast‑paced team environment.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain hands-on experience working within a Renewable Operation Center (ROC) supporting wind, solar, and battery assets.

• Learn how 24/7 renewable operations are monitored, managed, and optimized to ensure reliability, safety, and performance.

• Develop skills collaborating daily with ROC Operators, ROC Analysts, onsite operations, engineering, IT support, transmission teams, and renewable leadership.

• Learn how cross-functional teams align technical, operational, and business priorities to drive performance improvement.

• Build experience creating daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc analytics reports for operational and leadership audiences.

• Gain exposure to data software services and reporting systems that support internal and external stakeholders.

• Learn best practices for ensuring data accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

• Build or strengthen skills in tools such as Excel, SQL, R, Python, PowerBI, Databricks and other analytics or reporting platforms.

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: $20.90 to $22.10 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 03/31/26

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