Transmission 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:

• Work with the Engineering staff to support the Transmission Control Center.

• Real Time Planning(RTP) supports the operation of the transmission grid by doing tasks that support the tools, programs, and databases used to perform various operational tasks such as outage coordination, powerflow studies, power system monitoring, and finding solutions to issues in real time out to two years in the future. 

• RTP works with most groups in the transmission business unit so this position provides insight to many career opportunities at Xcel Energy.

• The intern will work as an entry level engineer supporting the team.

• Through practical experience and mentoring, successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence in simple power flow studies for planned transmission outages, transmission line loading reviews, and restoration planning.

• This will be a summer opportunity with the potential to extend into a school semester.

The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer with the option to work up to 16 hrs./wk. during a school semester.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited Electrical or Power Systems Engineering program

• Current Sophomore or above.

•  Ability to communicate effectively; both written and verbally

• Must be self- motivated, have good mechanical aptitude, and ability to work well with others

• Must be within commuting distance of work location year-round 

• Able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer

• Able to commit to the internship for a year or longer

• Willingness to work in field and in office

*please note, interns will be graduate or undergraduate or undergraduate/master’s level, therefore, work should be relevant and meaningful based on education level. Please DO NOT submit a proposal that requires technical skills/systems usage. You are more than welcome to teach/train students, but we cannot screen for/require technical skills outside of Microsoft Applications

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 $22.70 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: 03/03/25

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