Area Engineering Electric Distribution Intern- CO

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.

Work with the Engineering staff to support the Electric Area Engineering team. Work as an entry level engineer doing tasks that support electric reliability power quality system protection and plant betterment to improve the electric distribution system. Through practical operations experience and mentoring a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Assist with distribution system analysis and feeder performance evaluations
- Review outage data and reliability metrics (e.g. SAIDI SAIFI CAIDI) to identify trends
- Prepare and support Project Planning & Execution submittals
- Apply and verify compliance with electric standards construction practices and engineering guidelines
- Analyze power quality measurements including voltage current flicker and harmonics
- Assist Area Engineers with capital project tracking and documentation
- Work closely with Area Engineers project managers planners designers and operations personnel
- Communicate & prepare technical summaries reports and presentations for engineering staff

This position is for a May 31 2027 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 or higher (as of Fall 2027)
- Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering with a preference for Electrical Engineering majors.
- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
- Strong interest in electric power systems and utility operations.
- Understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts including three-phase power systems and circuit analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and digital productivity tools to enhance data analysis technical documentation and problem-solving.

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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