GIS, Grid Data Intern - MN

Xcel Energy Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. in Minnesota is offering an internship with the Grid Analyst team for the summer of 2027. You will test and revise critical documentation, improve data accuracy for ongoing operations, and help develop automated solutions for grid data processes.

This internship starts May 24th, 2027, with potential extension based on performance and business needs. Eligible candidates must be currently enrolled in GIS, computer science, or data engineering programs and able to work full-time

Qualifications

• Current student, junior or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in GIS, Computer Science, or Data Engineering
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during school year (up to 20 hours/week) and commute to the designated work location per hybrid policy

Responsibilities

• Testing Documentation
• Manual Attribution of Transformer Catalogs
• Exporting Data Tables from ADMS for Reporting
• Executing monthly data update cycles

Skills

GIS

Computer Science

Data engineering

Education

Pursuing a degree in GIS, Computer Science, Data Engineering

Tools

ADMS

Geoprocessing

Cartography

Job description

Xcel Energy(NASDAQ:XEL)is a leading energy providerand Fortune 500company,dedicated toserving millions ofelectricity andnaturalgascustomersacross eight states:Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota,New Mexicoand Texas.We make energy work better forourcustomers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar-delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient,and sustainable energy.

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.

An intern would support the Grid Analyst team by testing and revising critical documentation, improving its accuracy and usability for ongoing operations. They would also assist with data clean-up activities for the ADMS Network Model and help develop automated solutions for Grid Analyst instantiation data processes. Intern support would result in more reliable documentation, higher-quality data, reduced manual effort, and increased efficiency across key grid operations workflows.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Testing Documentation
• Manual Attribution of Transformer Catalogs
• Exporting Data Tables from ADMS for Reporting
• Executing monthly data update cycles

This position is for a May 24th, 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, Junior or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in GIS, Comp Sci, Data Engineering
• 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:

• Experience with a previous internship in a related field
• 3.5 or above GPA in a related field
• Proven ability to balance studies with a part time job
• Coursework: geoprocessing, database, cartography

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

Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $22.10 to $27.90 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation.You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 11/02/26

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