Energy Operations Intern - Nuclear Generation - MN

Xcel Energy Inc; Monticello (MN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. is offering a summer internship at the Monticello Nuclear plant to support a mechanical maintenance team of 30. You will help with work packages, readiness, and general business support while gaining exposure to maintenance coordination and work management.

The internship runs with a May 24, 2027 start date and may extend beyond the initial term based on performance and business needs. Hybrid work policy applies, with on-site mornings/afternoons and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current student, Freshman or higher.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Technology, Energy Systems, Operations Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Work will occur at the Monticello Nuclear plant.
• 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 commute to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Responsibilities

• Work package readiness.
• Work completing closeout.
• Maintaining expense reports.
• Learn how work management and maintenance at a major generating station is coordinated.
• Help coordinate meeting agendas and scheduling.

Skills

Nuclear screening

FFD/AA approval

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Engineering Technology

Energy Systems

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.

This intern will support nuclear plant maintenance process, maintaining work packages, track work readiness and general business support for a mechanical maintenance team of 30 people.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Work package readiness
• Work completing closeout
• Maintaining expense reports
• Learn how work management and maintenance at a major generating station is coordinated
• Help coordinate meeting agendas and scheduling

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
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Technology, Energy Systems, Operations Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• Work will occur at the Monticello Nuclear plant.
• 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:

• Nuclear screening and FFD/AA approval for unescorted access.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

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Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $15.60 to $19.50 per hour

• 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: 11/08/26

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