Commercial Energy Efficiency Engineering Intern- CO, MN

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minnesota is seeking engineering interns to support commercial and industrial programs, focusing on efficiency and electrification, with a May 31, 2027 start. You will collaborate across internal and external teams, gaining hands-on experience in program implementation, data analytics, and process improvement, with hybrid in-person work.

Eligible students must be enrolled in ABET-accredited programs, able to work full-time in summer and part-time during school year, commuting to

Qualifications

• Current student in Fall 2027 or later.
• Enrolled in ABET-accredited college or university pursuing an Engineering degree.
• Able to work full-time during summer (up to 40 hours/week) and part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours/week) onsite per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate program implementation and review customer projects.
• Support team members and tackle key process improvement projects.

Skills

Data analytics

Thermodynamics

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

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.

We are looking for engineers to provide technical support for our commercial and industrial programs which help customers use energy more efficiently.

Successful candidates will have an interest in carbon reduction and learning about how the utility world is transforming through efficiency improvement and electrification. The successful candidate will have excellent collaboration and communication skills to share technical information and work collaboratively across internal and external teams.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• This position will help facilitate program implementation, reviewing customers projects, supporting team members, and tackle key process improvement projects
• Position will focus on equipment which commercial and industrial customers use and how we interact with them

This position is for a May 31, 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 (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in 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

• Data Analytics experience
• Familiarity with thermodynamics

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 $23.10 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26

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