Provides energy services across multiple states, focusing on clean, reliable, and affordable solutions.
The intern will work with the System Protection Engineering team to support electric power system modeling and perform basic short‑circuit studies. Additional duties include analyzing lightning data for outage events, shadowing engineers on daily tasks, and learning laboratory equipment testing procedures.
Key activities involve supporting event analysis, short‑circuit modeling for new and retired assets, laboratory testing of relays for firmware updates, and short‑circuit coordination for distribution feeders. The role also assists in managing the protective‑relay database by executing queries and verifying field‑collected materials.
Applicants must be current college students, at least sophomore level by May 2026, enrolled in an ABET‑accredited program pursuing an engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical). Candidates need to be able to commute to Xcel’s corporate office in Denver, Colorado, and meet the full‑time summer work requirement.
Preferred qualifications include a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, completion of at least one year of undergraduate coursework covering basic circuits, and proficiency with spreadsheet software.
Are you looking for an exciting role where you can apply your skills at a company you feel proud to be part of? Xcel Energy offers a summer internship that challenges you while providing opportunities to learn and grow. As a leading electricity and natural‑gas utility serving millions across eight states, Xcel is committed to clean energy, equity, and community impact.
The position begins on June 1 2026 and may be extended beyond the initial term based on performance and business needs. Interns must work full‑time (up to 40 hours/week) during the summer and will follow a hybrid schedule—on‑site Tuesday through Thursday—with the possibility of remote part‑time work (minimum 8 hours/week) in the Fall 2026 semester and beyond.
Compensation ranges from $20.70 to $30.10 per hour, and interns are eligible for a pension, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and holiday benefits, subject to plan changes.