Electric Standards Intern - CO (Grad Student)

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy internship program in Electric Distribution Engineering is designed for current students pursuing engineering degrees. The role includes assisting engineers with underground and overhead distribution projects, arc flash considerations, and material specification tasks.

The internship emphasizes learning industry standards, field equipment usage, and gaining in-depth knowledge of electric distribution systems while operating within a hybrid work structure.

Qualifications

• Current student,Graduate School
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical 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.

Responsibilities

• Electric Distribution Standards covers Overhead Distribution, Underground Distribution, Outdoor Lighting, Communication, Underground Network and EV charging standards.
• This position will be working to support engineering staff with various projects in relation to these areas.
• This position involves researching relevant industry standards, understanding electric distribution equipment, and how the equipment is used in the field.
• The intern will come away with in depth knowledge of the electric distribution system as part of their internship in this position.

Skills

Electrical distribution knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited college or university

Engineering major: Electrical / Mechanical / Civil / Chemical

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

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 position to assist engineers in Electric Distribution Engineering. Projects include completing layout for underground distribution system guidance, assist with arc flash calculation program, and create material specification sheets.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Electric Distribution Standards covers Overhead Distribution, Underground Distribution, Outdoor Lighting, Communication, Underground Network and EV charging standards.
• This position will be working to support engineering staff with various projects in relation to these areas.
• This position involves researching relevant industry standards, understanding electric distribution equipment, and how the equipment is used in the field.
• The intern will come away with in depth knowledge of the electric distribution system as part of their internship in this position.

This position is for an immediate opening. 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, Graduate School
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical 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

• Previous Xcel Energy internship experience

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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $30.90 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: 09/27/26

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