Energy Accounting or Analyst Intern- CO

Socket.dev; Lookout (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy Internship: Energy Accounting / Energy Analyst Intern supports the PSCo Transmission Control Center by assisting with data collection, validation, analysis, and reconciliation of energy-related data used for system balancing, settlements, reliability reporting, and transmission accounting activities.

This role provides exposure to electric utility operations, energy markets, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Current student, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) or part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Validate and reconcile hourly and monthly energy accounting data.
• Analyze data from the EMS and IEM systems to identify discrepancies and support reliable settlements.
• Support investigations of interchange, tagging, metering, and energy checkout issues to improve data accuracy.
• Develop reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, and data analyses for Transmission Operations, Energy Accounting, and leadership teams.
• Assist with regulatory, reliability, and settlement reporting by gathering, validating, and organizing operational data.
• Gain knowledge of Balancing Authority operations, transmission systems, energy markets, and utility accounting practices while supporting real-time and after-the-fact energy analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Tools

EMS

IEM

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.

The Energy Accounting / Energy Analyst Intern supports the PSCo Transmission Control Center by assisting with the collection, validation, analysis, and reconciliation of energy-related data used for system balancing, settlements, reliability reporting, and transmission accounting activities. The intern works closely with Energy Accounting personnel, Balancing Authority Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting of power flows, interchange transactions, and settlement-quality data used to support reliable grid operations. The role provides exposure to electric utility operations, energy markets, transmission accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Typical Intern Responsibilities

• Assist with validating and reconciling hourly and monthly energy accounting data, including generation, load, interchange, and transmission transactions.
• Analyze data from the Energy Management System (EMS) and Integrated Energy Management (IEM) systems to identify discrepancies and support reliable energy settlements.
• Support investigations of interchange, tagging, metering, and energy checkout issues to improve data accuracy and operational performance.
• Develop reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, and data analyses used by Transmission Operations, Energy Accounting, and leadership teams.
• Assist with regulatory, reliability, and settlement reporting requirements by gathering, validating, and organizing operational data.
• Gain knowledge of Balancing Authority operations, transmission systems, energy markets, and utility accounting practices while supporting real-time and after-the-fact energy analysis activities.

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, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
• 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

• A desire to learn new energy markets and the operational aspects of how an electric transmission grid operates.

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].

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $19.00 to $21.00 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.

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.

Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26

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