GIS Intern - MN

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a GIS Intern in Minneapolis, MN for a May 24, 2027 start date. You will assist in legal descriptions, data preparation for utility features, suitability modeling and site location analysis, plus database maintenance and exhibits for the project team.

The role requires current enrollment in Geography/GIS, allows full-time summer work and part-time school-year hours, and follows a hybrid work policy with in-person commuting to the location in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Geography/GIS/Geospatial Science degree.
• Available to work full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year.
• Hybrid in-person commuting to the designated work location.

Responsibilities

• Create, prepare and maintain GIS layers, applications and data sets for projects.
• Translate legal land descriptions and PLSS data to cartographic representations.
• Develop data standards, program goals and maintenance procedures with the GIS team.
• Create exhibits and landowner lists for the project team.

Skills

GIS

Geomapping

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Pursuing Geography/GIS/Geospatial Science

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for. 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.

The Geospatial Electric Transmission department at Xcel Energy is seeking candidates for a GIS Intern in Minneapolis, MN. The successful candidate will assist in legal description mapping, data creation and preparation for utility features, suitability modeling and site location analysis along with database maintenance. This position is for a May 24, 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.

Intern Responsibilities

• Create, prepare and maintain GIS layers, applications and data sets for various projects.
• Translate legal land descriptions and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) data to cartographic representations.
• Work with GIS team to develop data standards, program goals and maintenance procedures.
• Create exhibits and landowners lists for the project team.

Minimum Requirements

• Current student, Junior or higher.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Geography, GIS, or Geospatial Science.
• 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

• Completion of GIS I or an equivalent course.
• Experience producing maps using ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator and other mapping-related software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Reliable and able to prioritize and work independently.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Benefits

• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays

Non-Bargaining. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.90 to $22.10 per hour.

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.

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You. Us. Together.

At Xcel Energy, we're more than an energy company. We're reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We're committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You're not waiting for change - you're creating it. You're driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We're using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We're providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We're committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon-free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we're building a better tomorrow.