Strategic Project 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:

• Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering internship position in Becker, MN, Dexter, MN, and in Rolla, ND. The role requires being onsite. The internship requires working from May 2025 - September 2025. Applicants must be able to relocate for several months to work at the Sherco Solar Project Site, Pleasant Valley Wind and Borders Wind Projects or already live within a commutable distance from the work sites.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering internship position in Shakopee, MN. The role requires being onsite. The internship requires working from May 2025 - September 2025. Applicants must be able to relocate for several months to work at the Blue Lake Repowering Site, or already live within a commutable distance from the work site.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering internship position in Wheaton, MN. The role requires being onsite. The internship requires working from May 2025 - September 2025. Applicants must be able to relocate for several months to work at the Wheaton Repowering Site, or already live within a commutable distance from the work site.
• Work with the engineering staff to support capital work at the project sites. Will perform entry level engineering analysis doing tasks supporting both project management and construction. Tasks include submittal coordination, drawing support, construction planning and oversight, safety observations, and vendor outreach and coordination. Through practical field experience and mentoring, successful candidate will gain significant professional and technical skills.
• This will be a summer opportunity with the potential to extend into a school semester. The candidate should be able to work a full schedule 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 Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Civil Constructional program

* A Junior or above as of Fall 2024

* Graduating Seniors as of Spring 2025 (not continuing to Graduate School) are not eligible to participate

* Must have reliable personal transportation and be able to travel to the project sites on a daily basis.

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 $30.10 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.

Deadline to Apply: 01/02/25

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