IT Architect Intern- CO, MN

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy invites eager students to join its Meta Architecture team in Denver for a Summer Internship. You'll research, design, and implement architecture solutions that support enterprise objectives while exploring AI/ML initiatives to boost productivity and automation. This paid internship offers mentorship, real projects, and opportunities to grow.

Applicants should be enrolled in a CS/IS/CE/Math-related program and available full-time in summer. Hybrid work policy applies.

Qualifications

• Current student; Sophomore or higher as of Fall 2027 enrolled in a technical degree.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing CS, MIS, CE, CIS, Data Science, Math or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT/OT architects and stakeholders on architecture solutions.
• Research, design, and implement architecture solutions aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Participate in AI/ML initiatives to enhance productivity and automation.
• Contribute in meetings and support architecture standards and best practices.
• Provide research, analysis, and evaluation to solve technical challenges.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Currently enrolled in CS / MIS / CE / CIS / Data Science / Math

Tools

AI/ML exposure

Cloud platforms

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.

Join the Meta Architecture team and help shape the tools, processes, and technology solutions that enable and advance the architecture practice across the enterprise. Collaborate with stakeholders and architects from diverse domains to drive continuous improvement, leverage AI-powered technologies to accelerate innovation, and contribute to projects that match your interests. Be part of a highly collaborative team with a strong culture of mentorship, learning, and shared success.

Typical Intern Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT/OT architects and business stakeholders to research, design, and implement architecture solutions that support enterprise objectives and deliver measurable business value. Work on strategic and innovative projects aligned with your interests and professional development goals.
• Contribute to AI/ML and agentic AI initiatives, including the exploration, development, and adoption of intelligent solutions that enhance productivity, automation, and decision-making.
• Participate in architecture, project, and team meetings, contributing ideas and insights within a collaborative, high-performing, and dynamic team environment.
• Conduct research, analysis, and solution evaluation to support architects in solving business and technology challenges across the enterprise.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of IT/OT architecture standards, principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and problem-solving assistance for architecture-related initiatives and projects as needed.

This position is for a May 31, 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, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Math, any related technical major
• 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

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices
• Any technical certification
• Exposure to cloud platforms, AI/ML technologies, or software development practices.
• Interest in IT/OT architecture, emerging technologies, AI/ML, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Foundational understanding of enterprise architecture concepts, including areas such as software, hardware, networking, integration, data management, cloud and on-premises hosting models, and technology platforms.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical and business challenges.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies.

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: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour

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: 09/29/26

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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.