AI-Driven IT Architecture Intern

Socket.dev; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy seeks an intern to join the Meta Architecture team to shape tools, processes, and technology solutions that advance the architecture practice across the enterprise. Collaborate with IT/OT architects and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and leverage AI-powered technologies.

The role involves participating in architecture projects, researching solutions, and contributing to standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Current student, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027).
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Math, or related major.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours/week) and commute to the designated work location in-person per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT/OT architects and business stakeholders to research, design, and implement architecture solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Contribute to AI/ML and agentic AI initiatives, including exploration, development, and adoption of intelligent solutions.
• Participate in architecture, project, and team meetings, sharing ideas within a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Conduct research, analysis, and solution evaluation to support architects in solving business and technology challenges.
• Assist in developing and documenting IT/OT architecture standards, principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for architecture-related initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Adaptability

Education

Computer Science

Management Information Systems

Computer Engineering

Computer Information Systems

Data Science

Math

Job description

Xcel Energy seeks an intern to join the Meta Architecture team to shape tools, processes, and technology solutions that advance the architecture practice across the enterprise. Collaborate with IT/OT architects and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and leverage AI-powered technologies.

The role involves participating in architecture projects, researching solutions, and contributing to standards and best practices.