Capital Projects Engineering Intern — Hybrid Growth

Xcel Energy; Burnsville (MN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy invites engineering-oriented students to join a summer internship focused on capital projects at Minnesota power plants. You will work with the Energy Supply Base Capital Engineering team, assisting engineers with project management and hands-on evaluation of plant systems.

The program develops practical engineering and planning skills, with the chance to network and learn across the Energy Supply organization. Eligible students gain real-world experience.

Qualifications

• Currently a student, junior or higher
• Enrolled in ABET accredited engineering program (electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical or related)
• Reliable transportation between plants in Minneapolis & St. Paul metro area
• Able to work full-time during summer and part-time during the school year with in-person commuting per hybrid policy

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers at power plants with project management and execution
• Learn how power plants generate electricity and the systems that support major equipment
• Learn to read P&IDs, electrical schematics and general plant drawings for projects
• Learn to use project planning and budgeting systems

Education

ABET accredited college or university engineering program

Job description

Xcel Energy invites engineering-oriented students to join a summer internship focused on capital projects at Minnesota power plants. You will work with the Energy Supply Base Capital Engineering team, assisting engineers with project management and hands-on evaluation of plant systems.

The program develops practical engineering and planning skills, with the chance to network and learn across the Energy Supply organization. Eligible students gain real-world experience.