AI Solutions Development Intern CO, MN

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); 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's Enterprise AI Enablement team offers a paid internship to help develop AI-powered solutions, automate processes, and analyze data. You will gain exposure to Copilot, enterprise AI technologies, and business process improvements in a hybrid setting.

We seek students pursuing Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, IT, Data Science, or related fields who can commit to full-time summer work and contribute to solution design, testing, and stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and testing of AI-powered solutions and agents.
• Support automation and workflow improvement initiatives.
• Analyze data and identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Document solution requirements, designs, and user guidance.
• Participate in solution demonstrations and stakeholder meetings.
• Support maintenance and enhancement of AI tools and applications.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

SQL

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

GitHub Copilot

APIs

Automation

Low-code

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/SE/MIS/IT/Data Science/Math/Statistics/Business Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

GitHub Copilot

Power Platform

APIs

Microsoft 365

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

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 Enterprise AI Enablement team develops AI-powered solutions that improve productivity and transform business processes across Xcel Energy. This intern will help support AI solution development, automation, agent testing, analytics, and continuous improvement activities. The role provides exposure to enterprise AI technologies, Microsoft Copilot, business process automation, and solution delivery.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist with development and testing of AI-powered solutions and agents.

• Support automation and workflow improvement initiatives.

• Analyze data and identify opportunities for process optimization.

• Document solution requirements, designs, and user guidance.

• Participate in solution demonstrations and stakeholder meetings.

• Support maintenance and enhancement of AI tools and applications.

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, Junior or higher

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics

• 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:

• Experience with Python, JavaScript, SQL, Power Platform, or similar technologies.

• Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or GitHub Copilot.

• Familiarity with automation, APIs, or low-code platforms.

• Interest in enterprise AI and digital transformation.

• Experience building applications, websites, or technical projects

• Basic programming or scripting experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference

• A team you can count of

• Opportunities to grow

• Rewards that help you thrive

Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=g6WyJAVcaku06U4S3AAlrVld9SFTyvlNkqxgjYWAK9xUQ1JIS1JUSjg3TkNXU1hVU01PS1pVSEVDNSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl) .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.90 to $22.10 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: 09/27/26

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