Load Research & Energy and Demand Forecasting Intern

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy seeks interns to support CFO Organization in Load Research or Energy and Demand Forecasting teams. You will work on data-heavy projects, including interval data analysis, weather-normalized load modeling, EV adoption forecasting, and Databricks-based analytics. Hybrid in-person work with flexible scheduling.

Ideal candidates are pursuing quantitative degrees and have programming experience in Python (pandas), SQL, and Excel, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college pursuing a quantitative degree.
• Available to work full-time in summer (up to 40 hours/week) and part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours/week).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support load research and forecasting projects by gathering, reviewing, and summarizing data.
• Assist with analyses used for planning, budgeting, regulatory, and business decisions.
• Help improve tools, reports, and processes supporting forecasting work.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Statistics

Data Science

Economics/Econometrics

Applied Mathematics

Mathematics

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Environmental Studies

Public Policy

Tools

Python (pandas)

SQL

Databricks

Microsoft Excel

R

Job description

Position Summary

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our CFO Organization, specifically, within our Load Research or Energy and Demand Forecasting teams. These teams develop load profiles, forecasts, and analytical studies that support Xcel Energy’s resource planning, budgeting, regulatory filings, rate cases, and generation development decisions. Together, the teams work across the company on high-impact research and modeling efforts, including interval meter data analysis, weather-normalized load modeling, typical-load-year forecasts, class-level load studies, climate and emerging-technology impact analysis, EV adoption forecasting, and migration of analytics into Databricks. Interns may contribute to research, technical development, statistical modeling, or data analysis projects based on their interests and skill sets, with work that directly informs planning processes and ongoing business needs.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support load research and forecasting projects by gathering, reviewing, and summarizing data.
• Assist with analysis used for planning, budgeting, regulatory, and business decision-making.
• Help improve tools, reports, and processes that support recurring forecasting and research work.
• Explore how customer behavior, weather, and new technologies may affect energy use.
• Learn forecasting concepts and contribute to projects that strengthen future forecasting capabilities.
• Document work and share findings with team members and internal stakeholders.

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 status (as of fall 2027) or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics/Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, or a related quantitative, technical, or policy-focused field.
• 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.
• Good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python (pandas) or R, SQL, and/or Databricks
• Interest in the energy/utility sector
• Comfort working with large datasets and strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel required
• Exposure to statistics or statistical modeling

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: $19.50 to $24.00 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26

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