DER Interconnection Engineering Intern - MN, CO

Xcel Energy; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (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 is seeking a DER Interconnection Intern to assist engineers evaluating DER interconnection applications for solar, storage, and hybrid systems. The role is based mainly in St Paul and Denver, with enterprise-wide responsibilities and a hybrid in-person/remote capability.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in ABET-accredited Electrical or Mechanical Engineering programs, able to work full-time in summer or part-time during school, and comfortable with data tracking, drafting stakeholder

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student; junior or higher.
• ABET-accredited program in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
• Able to work full-time during the summer or part-time during the school year and commute per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data requests and review applications.
• Track applications and support documentation.
• Draft stakeholder materials and tariff documents.
• Support queue management and process updates.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Power systems

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

DER Interconnection Intern to support a core team of Engineers in evaluating and processing Distributed Energy Resources (DER) applications to interconnect to the Distribution System. DERs include solar, storage and hybrid systems. The team is primarily located in St Paul and Denver, but we have enterprise-wide responsibilities.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Pre-application Data Requests
• Review completed applications to ensure that they meet minimum requirements
• Tracking down detailed technical information for a team of consultant engineer that support the internal team
• Support process documentation and guidelines or updating existing ones
• Help track applications through queue management systems
• Assist in drafting stakeholder facing materials e.g. FAQs, completeness review requirements, tariff documents

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

• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, coursework in power systems
• Familiarity or Fluency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written communication and organizational skills
• Interest in clean energy, grid modernization or utility regulation
• Prior Experience
• Energy Conversion Classes
• Introductory Power System classes

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: $23.10 to $24.60 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: 10/15/26

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