System Analyst Intern, Gas Ops Team

­Position Summary:

The Gas Control team is responsible for monitoring and controlling of the NSP and PSCo Gas Transmission and Distribution systems. These control rooms operate 24/7 and are independent of one another. With primary Control Room for NSP at Rice St Service Center and the primary Control Room for Denver at Lipan Distribution Center. Secondary backup sites are in White Bear Lake, MN and Golden, CO. The team consists of Gas Controllers that are responsible for ensuring system safety and reliability of the natural gas systems through the information being collected and presented in the Gas SCADA system. Using this information, the controllers can adjust system equipment remotely through the use of field controls and configure the system for the changing customer demand. They also receive alarms indicating abnormal operating conditions in which they will deploy field responders to correct.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support both the field teams on integrating the field devices into the SCADA system and the Controllers in their daily activities. This is done through building new HMI displays for the Controllers to better view and interpret the information collected.
• Perform entry level work and assist the Gas Control Analysts with Cybersecurity compliance through maintenance of firmware and password in SCADA field assets. This responsibility is new to the team and part of TSA directives. They would also work with the analysts on configuration of new equipment, functional testing of field equipment in the Gas SCADA test labs prior to installation into the field.
• Review and upload station drawings and controls narratives to the SCADA system for the Gas Controllers. Through practical Gas Control Room experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant knowledge of operations and teamwork needed to accomplish the department’s goals.

This position is for June 2026. These positions may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel’s business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Current student Junior status or higher (as of May 2026).

• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Computer Networking/Programming, Data Analytics, or Cyber Security
• Able to commute to the corporate office in Denver, CO or St Paul, MN.
• Experience in Team work, Data Communications/Network Support, SCADA design/programming
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the fall (up to 20 hours a week).