Technology Services Technical Intern Minneapolis, MN
Technology Services Technical Intern Minneapolis, MN
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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.
Xcel Energy is seeking a motivated college junior to join our Converged Infrastructure team within the Technology Services organization based in Minneapolis MN. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in enterprise IT infrastructure including compute storage virtualization and cloud technologies. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers system administrators and architects to support the design deployment and optimization of converged systems that power critical business applications across the company.
This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about learning and advancing their career while being given exposure to working in infrastructure automation systems integration and hardware support. Interns will gain exposure to real-world challenges and contribute to projects that enhance scalability reliability and performance of our hybrid IT environment.
Typical Intern Responsibilities
Assist in monitoring and maintaining converged infrastructure systems (compute storage virtualization).
Support automation efforts using scripting tools (e.g. PowerShell Python) to streamline infrastructure operations.
Participate in hardware lifecycle management including provisioning upgrades and decommissioning.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.
Document system configurations processes and best practices.
Contribute to performance analysis and capacity planning initiatives.
Internship Details
Start Date: June 1 2026
Location: Minneapolis MN (Corporate Office)
Schedule: Option to work full-time during summer (up to 40 hours/week); potential for part-time extension during the school year (up to 20 hours/week)
Duration: Potential to extend beyond initial term based on performance and business needs
Minimum Requirements
Junior status or higher as of May 2026
Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or related field
Able to commute to the Minneapolis corporate office
Available to work full-time during summer; part-time availability during spring is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Completed coursework in systems programming networking or cloud computing
Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g. VMware Hyper-V)
Experience with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell Python)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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: $17.00 to $21.60 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental LeaveBenefit 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
