AI and Analytics Intern MN, CO

Xcel Energy; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy invites you to join its Mass Market Energy Efficiency internship for a summer, starting May 24, 2027. You will work on AI-driven process improvements, analyze program data, document SOPs, and support testing and data-tracking initiatives.

The role requires a current student, full-time summer availability (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during school, with hybrid in-person work at our designated location.

Qualifications

• Current student, Sophomore or higher.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI process improvement projects
• Analyze historical program data to determine trends, model likely participants, and derive insights to drive strategic decisions
• Lead process documentation project to capture all standard operating procedures across the team
• Contribute to user testing, quality control and data tracking improvements

Skills

AI

Analytics

Data analysis

Education

Business

Economics

Computer Science

Data Science

Tools

Salesforce

Business Objects

Copilot

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 you’re 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.

The Mass Market Energy Efficiency team is looking for an intern to drive program and process improvement by leveraging AI and analytics. Our programs help customers understand and manage their energy usage, as well as upgrade their homes to be more efficient.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Lead AI process improvement projects
• Analyze historical program data to determine trends, model likely participants, and derive insights to drive strategic decisions
• Lead process documentation project to capture all standard operating procedures across the team
• Contribute to user testing, quality control and data tracking improvements

This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Current student, Sophomore or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, STEM, Data Science, or related fields
• 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

• Salesforce usage
• Business Objects
• Copilot
• At least one prior internship or job experience

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 you’re 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 [e-mail].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $18.90 to $27.90 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays

Benefit 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 10/15/26

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