Grid Ops Engineering Intern: Power Systems & ADMS

Xcel Energy Services Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Grid Ops Engineering intern to support Distribution Control Center and ADMS software, gaining hands-on experience in power system operations. You will assist with model tuning, alarm limits, and outages coordination while learning from engineers in a hybrid, in-person environment.

As a current engineering student, you will work full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and practical analytics.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in ABET-accredited college pursuing an Engineering degree (Electrical preferred but not required).
• Full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours/week) with in-person commuting per hybrid policy.
• Current student as of Fall 2027.
• Interest in power systems; willingness to learn and ask questions.

Responsibilities

• Support model tuning and tracking non-communicating devices.
• Assist with alarm limits and GOE-focused projects.
• Work with Engineering staff to support Distribution Control Center and enable ADMS software.
• Perform entry-level engineering analyst tasks for outage coordination, power flow studies, and monitoring.
• Gain practical operations experience and mentoring to build professional confidence.

Skills

Power systems

Engineering analysis

Education

Engineering degree (ABET accredited)

Tools

ADMS software

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Grid Ops Engineering intern to support Distribution Control Center and ADMS software, gaining hands-on experience in power system operations. You will assist with model tuning, alarm limits, and outages coordination while learning from engineers in a hybrid, in-person environment.

As a current engineering student, you will work full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and practical analytics.