Energy Policy & Regulation Intern

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy seeks an energetic intern to support the External Affairs & Policy team in Denver, CO. This paid internship focuses on energy policy, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagement to support the company’s clean energy transition.

You will research policy issues, prepare inputs for executive briefings, analyze regulatory trends, and contribute to strategic projects across cross-functional teams. This hybrid role offers exposure to energy policy within a leading utility.

Qualifications

• Current student, Junior or higher as of Fall 2027.
• Enrolled in college/university pursuing Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Public Administration or Engineering.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) and commute to the designated work location in-person per our hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Research energy policy, legislative, and regulatory developments affecting Xcel Energy and the utility industry.
• Prepare inputs to inform briefing materials, presentations, and policy summaries.
• Analyze data and perform strategic analysis of emerging issues related to clean energy, electrification, affordability, reliability, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support policy, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Skills

Policy research

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Public Policy

Political Science

Economics

Environmental Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Xcel Energy seeks an energetic intern to support the External Affairs & Policy team in Denver, CO. This paid internship focuses on energy policy, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagement to support the company’s clean energy transition.

You will research policy issues, prepare inputs for executive briefings, analyze regulatory trends, and contribute to strategic projects across cross-functional teams. This hybrid role offers exposure to energy policy within a leading utility.