Grid of the Future: Distribution Planning Intern

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy's Integrated Distribution Planning team invites motivated students to join as an intern for the summer of 2027. You will support distribution system studies, power flow analyses, and long-range planning under mentorship.

Candidates should be currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited EE program, sophomores or higher, able to work full-time during summer and part-time during the school year, commuting to the designated work location in Denver per our hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• Experience with Computer Programming.
• Coursework in Circuits and Power Systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Planning Engineers to support distribution system studies and project development.
• Perform tasks such as power flow studies, distribution project development, developing long-range distribution plans and evaluating community solar garden interconnection studies.
• Through practical operations experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant understanding of the grid and develop communication and people skills.

Skills

Programming

Education

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Job description

Xcel Energy's Integrated Distribution Planning team invites motivated students to join as an intern for the summer of 2027. You will support distribution system studies, power flow analyses, and long-range planning under mentorship.

Candidates should be currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited EE program, sophomores or higher, able to work full-time during summer and part-time during the school year, commuting to the designated work location in Denver per our hybrid work policy.