Plant Engineering Intern Minneapolis, MN
Plant Engineering 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.
At Xcel Energy our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that here you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills staying ready for change and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support rewards and recognition you need to thrive during your internship and beyond.
Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support the Performance Optimization Organization specifically within the Reliability Engineering department at the Black Dog Generating Plant in Burnsville MN. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in one of our engineering groups that supports power plant operation and maintenance small project development and improving equipment reliability. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset obtain real world engineering experience and collaborate with many internal organizations. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what youve learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands-on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the engineering organization.
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities include working with the Engineering staff to support plant projects both capital and ops/maintenance.
Performance/efficiency analysis
Emissions control
Contract and project management
Specifying new and replacement equipment
Making process improvement recommendations
Supporting technical requests from operations and maintenance
This position is for a June 1 2026 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internships initial term based on the candidates successful performance and Xcel Energys business needs.
Minimum Requirements:
Current student Sophomore and higher
Enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program studying areas such as electrical mechanical civil and chemical engineering.
Able to commute to the Black Dog Generating Plant in Burnsville MN
Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week).
Preferred Qualifications:
Completed coursework in power generation or project management and an interest in the power industry
Proficiency with writing technical reports and evaluating technical documentation.
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: $18.80 to $30.10 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
