Energy Project Engineering Intern: Grow & Make an Impact

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering an internship in Energy Supply for engineering students. Under supervision, interns will learn project management, coordinate resources for construction activities, and update training materials to develop technical expertise for project management at generation facilities.

You will gain exposure to coal, simple cycle, combined cycle, hydroelectric, and wind site facilities and their operation. The May 24, 2027 start date is anticipated; hybrid work policy applies.

Qualifications

• Current student, Junior or higher (as of Fall 2027).
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a BS in Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Electrical Engineering.
• Occassional day-trips to power plants within Colorado.
• 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 commute to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Responsibilities

• Support management of existing capital projects
• Develop relationships with plant personnel
• Promote safety first for onsite activities related to capital projects
• Red-line drawings for systems worked on through capital projects
• Develop notifications, work orders, and purchase requisitions in SAP
• Develop schedules for assigned projects
• Lead project update meetings with mentorship and supervision

Skills

Project management

SAP

Education

ABET-accredited BS program in Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Xcel Energy is offering an internship in Energy Supply for engineering students. Under supervision, interns will learn project management, coordinate resources for construction activities, and update training materials to develop technical expertise for project management at generation facilities.

You will gain exposure to coal, simple cycle, combined cycle, hydroelectric, and wind site facilities and their operation. The May 24, 2027 start date is anticipated; hybrid work policy applies.