Area Engineering Intern - TX

Xcel Energy; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

The Southwestern Public Service Company Area Engineering Intern at Xcel Energy will work alongside experienced engineers to support reliability, safety, and operation of the electric distribution system. You will gain hands-on experience with power system analysis and capital improvement projects.

As a current Electrical Engineering student, you will participate in field visits to substations and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current student, Sophomore or higher.
• Enrolled in ABET-accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) and part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours/week) and commuting to the designated work location, per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Support electric distribution reliability and outage investigations, including CEMI/DEMI analysis.
• Assist with protection and coordination studies for distribution feeders and equipment.
• Support capital project development and distribution system improvement initiatives.
• Participate in field visits to substations, distribution facilities, and construction projects.
• Utilize utility engineering software and databases to evaluate system performance and operating conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical staff to solve real-world electric utility challenges.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (pursuing)

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 Southwestern Public Service Company Area Engineering Intern will work alongside experienced engineers to support the reliability, safety, and operation of the electric distribution system across the Southwestern Public Service (SPS) service territory. The intern will gain hands‑on experience with real‑world utility engineering projects involving power system reliability, protection and coordination, outage analysis, system modeling, and capital improvement initiatives.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support electric distribution reliability and outage investigations, including CEMI/DEMI analysis
• Assist with protection and coordination studies for distribution feeders and equipment
• Support capital project development and distribution system improvement initiatives
• Participate in field visits to substations, distribution facilities, and construction projects
• Utilize utility engineering software and databases to evaluate system performance and operating conditions
• Collaborate with engineers and technical staff to solve real‑world electric utility challenges

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 ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering
• 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

• Interested in the energy industry and the future of energy

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: $21.20 to $24.60 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/15/26

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