Capital Projects Engineer Intern — Power Plant

Xcel Energy; Brush (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy's Project Engineering Intern will join the Base Capital Project Engineering team on-site at Pawnee Powerplant in Brush, Colorado, supporting projects that improve plant safety, reliability, and performance.

You will work with engineers, operators, and maintenance staff on field investigations, data analysis, capital project identification, justification, development and execution, with opportunities to present results to leadership.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering program required.
• Pursuing Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Conduct field inspections, collect equipment data, and assist with engineering investigations.
• Analyze plant performance, emissions and maintenance data to identify opportunities for improved safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Leverage engineering drawings, technical specifications, and operating documentation to identify appropriate hardware.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and engineering staff to complete assigned projects and resolve technical challenges.
• Present project findings and recommendations to local leadership.
• Be humble, get involved, find where you can contribute and boldly ask questions.

Skills

Field inspections

Data analysis

Engineering investigations

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Xcel Energy's Project Engineering Intern will join the Base Capital Project Engineering team on-site at Pawnee Powerplant in Brush, Colorado, supporting projects that improve plant safety, reliability, and performance.

You will work with engineers, operators, and maintenance staff on field investigations, data analysis, capital project identification, justification, development and execution, with opportunities to present results to leadership.