Operations Project Management Intern St. Paul, MN

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 our Project Management Organization specifically within one of our Gas Operations departments in St. Paul MN. The paid internship provides an opportunity for a college student to gain hands-on experience in project management. The intern will assist in the coordination and management of one or more projects or project work streams. They will support the overall project scope schedule cost and risk management. The intern will work closely with the project team to achieve approved project scope develop milestone schedules and assist in project-level cost tracking and reconciliation. They will also help in the development of cost estimates schedules and associated project RFPs RFQs contracts etc.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist in preparing and producing project management reports timelines budgets and documentation as guided by the project or program manager.

• Assist with the management of project financials including budgeting forecasting and actuals tracking

• Assist in defining deliverables and required delivery dates. Facilitate

• Learn to use various project management systems we utilized by Xcel Energy

• Establish effective collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency

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 Junior status (as of May 2026) or higher

• Enrolled in a college program related to Engineering Construction Business or a related field and completed 2 years of undergraduate work.

• Able to commute to the service center in St. Paul MN.

• Able to work full-time during the summer up to 40 hours a week part time during the spring up to 20 hours a week

• Must have a valid drivers license and personal vehicle for occasional travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in project management and process improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence others.

• Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology.

• Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse cross-functional team environment.

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.

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