Energy Planning & Analysis Intern

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy Services Inc. invites motivated students to join the Gas and Electric Distribution Planning internship, offering exposure to electric and natural gas planning and decarbonization strategies.

You will contribute to projects affecting infrastructure investments and customer programs, while gaining hands-on experience with forecasting, data analysis, and regulatory support. The internship runs for a May 24, 2027 start date with potential extension based on performance and business

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in a college or university.
• Aim to gain hands-on experience in energy systems and utility planning.
• Ability to work full-time during summer and part-time during school term per hybrid policy.
• Interest in energy systems, utility planning, sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical, strategic, and technical projects related to distribution system planning.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and data analysts to forecast energy needs and support regulatory filings.
• Gain hands-on experience with utility data, forecasting methods, and decarbonization strategies.
• Analyze distributed energy resources, electrification trends, and load growth.

Skills

Strong analytical

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Analytics degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Xcel Energy Services Inc. invites motivated students to join the Gas and Electric Distribution Planning internship, offering exposure to electric and natural gas planning and decarbonization strategies.

You will contribute to projects affecting infrastructure investments and customer programs, while gaining hands-on experience with forecasting, data analysis, and regulatory support. The internship runs for a May 24, 2027 start date with potential extension based on performance and business