Energy Planning Intern: Data, Analysis & Strategy

Xcel Energy; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy offers a summer internship in Gas and Electric Distribution Planning to expose students to both electric and natural gas utility planning. The role focuses on distribution system planning, forecasting, and decarbonization strategies, with hands-on project work and collaboration across engineers, data analysts, and policy professionals.

Start date is May 24, 2027, with potential extension based on performance. Hybrid in-person work is required, with remote flexibility per policy.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Public Policy, Energy Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, related technical or analytical field.
• 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).
• Interest in energy systems, utility planning, sustainability, or infrastructure planning.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical, strategic, and technical projects related to distribution system planning and utility resource planning.
• Work with experienced planners, engineers, and data analysts to evaluate future energy needs and support regulatory filings.
• Gain hands-on experience with utility data, forecasting methodologies, and decarbonization strategies.
• Analyze distributed energy resources, electrification trends, load growth, and investment planning.
• Ideal for students pursuing energy systems, engineering, sustainability, or policy-related fields.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Pursuing degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Public Policy, Energy Systems, Data Analytics, Finance

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

R

SQL

GIS

Job description

Xcel Energy offers a summer internship in Gas and Electric Distribution Planning to expose students to both electric and natural gas utility planning. The role focuses on distribution system planning, forecasting, and decarbonization strategies, with hands-on project work and collaboration across engineers, data analysts, and policy professionals.

Start date is May 24, 2027, with potential extension based on performance. Hybrid in-person work is required, with remote flexibility per policy.