Design & Equipment Reliability Engineering Intern - MN

Northern States Power Co - MN; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minnesota is offering an internship opportunity in engineering with a focus on industrial safety improvements, site engineering documentation, and AI-assisted design tasks. The role supports outage screening, troubleshooting, and lifecycle updates across multiple projects.

The position runs May 24, 2027 start with potential extension based on performance and business needs, requiring full-time summer availability or part-time during the school year per hybrid policy.

Qualifications

• Current student, Sophomore or higher.
• ABET-accredited college program in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering.
• Occasional travel to downtown facilities and Prairie Island.
• Full-time in summer / part-time during the school year per hybrid policy.
• Must pass nuclear background screening for unescorted access.

Responsibilities

• Work on industrial safety items: shaft guards and platforms.
• Update on-site engineering document change backlog.
• Improve reporting tools and integrate AI into design activities.
• Support early screening of outage modifications.
• Engage in site troubleshooting and research operating experience.
• Research replacements for obsolete equipment.
• Update site calculations and lifecycle docs.
• Assist in Endeavour software implementation.
• Provide support to Monticello Design Engineering Team.

Skills

Computer/data science experience

Problem solving

Focus on safety

Nuclear background screening

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Internship Overview

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.

Internship Responsibilities

• Work on industrial safety improvement items - shaft guards for rotating machinery, platforms, and other industrial safety engineering requests.
• Work on site engineering document change backlog.
• Improve upon reporting tools used by site engineers and integration of AI tools into design engineering activities.
• Support early screening of outage modifications.
• Engage in site troubleshooting and decision-making efforts by researching operating experience.
• Research replacements for obsolete equipment.
• Update site calculations.
• Update lifecycle management documents.
• Endeavor software implementation.
• Provide support of Monticello Design Engineering Team and Capital Projects.

Start Date and Duration

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, mechanical or civil engineering.
• Occasional travel to meet with engineers & interns at downtown facilities, and sister plant (Prairie Island).
• 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

• Computer/data science experience to support software and database improvement activities.
• Problem solving skills.
• Focus on safety.
• Must be able to pass nuclear background screening for un-escorted access to the nuclear facilities.

Salary

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.

Application Deadline

Deadline to Apply: 10/15/26

EEO Statement

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.

Accommodations

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Accessibility Contact

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Cybersecurity Commitment

All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.

EEO & Diversity Resources

• EEO is the Law
• EEO is the Law Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
• Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF)
• Employee Rights (PDF)

Disclosing Age-Related Information

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Company Culture

At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon-free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.