AI & Automation Intern- CO

Public Service Co. of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering a summer internship in which you will develop AI agents to automate administrative tasks and improve internal systems at a hybrid work location in Denver. You will balance full-time summer hours with part-time school-year work while pursuing a degree in data science, information systems, or project management.

The role emphasizes creating and refining AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude to automate workflows and generate polished documents.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in data science, information systems, or project management.
• Ability to create, edit, and design AI or automation tools (CoPilot, ChatGPT, Claude).
• Willingness to work full-time during summer and part-time during the school year as per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI agents to automate administrative tasks.
• Develop AI agents or system automation to track and update internal systems.
• Develop AI agents to review, polish, and improve written documents and presentations.
• Update and refine existing agents to improve functionality.

Skills

AI tools development

AI tooling usage

Education

Data science / Information systems / Project management degree

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.

Intern Responsibilities

• Develop AI agents to automate administrative tasks
• Develop AI agents or system automation to track and update internal systems
• Develop AI agents to review, polish, and improve written documents and presentations
• Update and refine existing agents to improve functionality

Minimum Requirements

• Current student, Junior or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Data science, information systems, project management
• 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

• Demonstration of ability to create, edit, and design AI or automation tools using programs such as CoPilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.90 to $22.10 per hour

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.

Equal Opportunity

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].

Links

EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)

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Accessibility Statement

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Company Culture

You. Us. Together. At Xcel Energy, we're more than an energy company. We're reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We're committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You're not waiting for change - you're creating it. You're driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We're using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We're providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We're committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon-free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we're building a better tomorrow.