Electric Transmission Wildfire Mitigation Intern
Electric Transmission Wildfire Mitigation Intern
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Job Description
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 youre looking for.
Project Description:
Working with a cross functional team of engineering operations and analysts to support wildfire mitigation efforts on the Transmission system in all Xcel Energy territories. The work may include entry level engineering and analyst tasks centered around mitigation technique reporting and analysis data mining and benchmarking with other utilities and organizations support of field and control center operational groups and problem solving related to current and proposed mitigation techniques. Through practical operations experience and mentoring a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.
Job Duties
Position will have a wide range of duties based on current wildfire mitigation programs and activities. These may include: Review and data analytics using asset risk and Geospatial data coordinating and drafting of operational standards and guidelines field observations of operational activities industry benchmarking review and updating of reports and company data sources cross functional learning with groups within transmission and development of new tools for operational use.
This position is for an immediate start. These positions may have the possibility to extend beyond the internships initial term based on the candidates successful performance and Xcels business needs.
Minimum Requirements
Current student Junior status (as of May 2026).
Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree inEngineering or Computer Science.
Able to commute to our corporate office Denver CO- Hybrid Schedule
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).
Preferred Qualifications
Coursework in electric power systems risk analysis data analytics and programming are preferred.
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 youre 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 .
Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $22.50 to $30.10 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) HolidaysBenefit 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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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
