Distribution Grid Ops Engineering Intern - CO, TX

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering a Grid Operations Engineering internship in Colorado. You will gain hands-on experience supporting the Distribution Control Center and ADMS software while working with engineering staff on outage coordination, power flow studies, and system monitoring.

Ideal candidates are current engineering students (Electrical preferred) with interest in power systems, able to work full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year, following a hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing an Engineering degree (Electrical preferred).
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours/week).
• Hybrid work policy; commuting to the designated work location in-person.
• Some field visits but no routine travel required.

Responsibilities

• Support model tuning and tracking non-communicating devices.
• Assist with alarm limits and GOE-focused projects.
• Work with Engineering staff to support Distribution Control Center and enable ADMS software.
• Perform entry-level engineering analyst tasks for outage coordination, power flow studies, and power system monitoring.
• Gain practical operations experience and mentorship to build professional confidence and people skills.

Skills

Power systems interest

Education

ABET-accredited college/university

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.

Support Distribution Control Center and ADMS software as a Grid Ops Engineering intern at Xcel Energy, gaining hands-on experience in power system operations.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Supporting model tuning and tracking non-communicating devices
• Assisting with alarm limits and special projects or Grid Operations Engineering (GOE) focuses
• Working with Engineering staff to support the Distribution Control Center and enable ADMS software
• Performing entry-level engineering analyst tasks supporting tools, programs, and databases for outage coordination, power flow studies, and power system monitoring
• Gaining practical operations experience and mentoring to build professional confidence and people skills

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, Freshman or higher ( as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred but not required)
• Some field visits but no routine travel required.
• 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:

• Interest in power systems.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.

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-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $23.10 per hourThis 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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