Distribution Planning Engineering Intern (TX)
Distribution Planning Engineering Intern (TX)
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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:
Come join the Integrated Distribution Planning team to help design the grid of the future. The Planning team is responsible for the expansion of the distribution system for new demands (new growth building electrification electric vehicles) and distributed generation (solar batteries synchronous generation wind). The Planning team studies these new demands and large generators to ensure safety and reliability of the distribution system. The Planning team develops short-term and long-term plans to expand the capacity of the distribution system to support company state and policy goals.
Typical intern responsibilities mayinclude but are not limited to:
- Work with the Planning Engineers to support distribution system studies and project development.
- Perform tasks such as power flow studies distribution project development developing long-range distribution plans and evaluating community solar garden interconnection studies.
- Through practical operations experience and mentoring a successful candidate will gain significant understanding of the grid gain valuable professional experience and develop communication and people skills.
This position is for a May 2026 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 Sophomore status (as of May 2026) or higher.
- Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering.
- Able to commute to selected work location in either Amarillo or Lubbock TX
- 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
- Electric Engineering Preferred
- Experience with Computer Programming
- Coursework in Circuits and Power Systems
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: $20.70 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
