IT Business Management Intern - MN, CO

Xcel Energy; Roseville (MN); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering an internship in the IT Business Operations team in Minnesota. The role supports back-office functions including financial planning and analysis, procurement, and capital project intake. You will contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and month-end reporting.

The internship runs through the summer with possible extension based on performance and business needs, and requires commuting to a designated in-person work location under our hybrid policy.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and engage with others.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting/budgeting for projects and programs.
• Month-end reporting with variance explanations.
• Assist with procurement requests and tracking metrics.
• Utilize forecasting tools (e.g., ServiceNow Project Portfolio Management).

Skills

Willing to learn

Education

Pursuing degree in Business Administration/ Finance/Accounting

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 role will support the IT Business Operations team, which is responsible for back office functions, including financial plannng & analysis (capital and opex), procurement, capital project in-take.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Forecasting/budgeting
• Month-end reporting, including variance explanations
• Assist with procurement requests, tracking metrics
• Utilizing forecasting tools like ServiceNow Project Portfolio Management

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 Business Administration, Finance, Accounting
• 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:

• Willing to learn, ask questions, and engage with others

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] .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $18.20 to $19.50 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays

• 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/15/26

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