GIS Intern - MN

Xcel Energy; Minnesota; 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 to assist with legal description mapping, data creation, and site location analysis. This internship offers hands-on experience in GIS, data preparation, and project support within the Geospatial Electric Transmission department.

The role requires current enrollment in Geography, GIS, or Geospatial Science, with the ability to work full-time in summer (up to 40 hours) and part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours) at our hybrid work

Qualifications

• Current student, junior or higher
• Enrolled in accredited college/university pursuing a Geography, GIS, or Geospatial Science degree
• Able to work full-time during summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during school year (up to 20 hours/week) in-person per hybrid policy
• Preferred: GIS I or equivalent course
• Experience producing maps with ArcGIS and Illustrator, plus other mapping software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Reliable and able to prioritize and work independently

Responsibilities

• Create, prepare and maintain GIS layers, applications and data sets for projects
• Translate legal land descriptions and 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

Skills

Reliable and independent work

Prioritization

ArcGIS experience

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Current student, junior or higher

Pursuing Geography, GIS, or Geospatial Science degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• 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

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.

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. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

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].

Non-Bargaining

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

This 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.

Deadline to Apply: 10/15/26

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