Microsoft Solutions Analyst Intern - MN

Socket.dev; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy offers an internship focused on supporting SharePoint and Microsoft 365 for end users, with mentoring to build system management and user support skills. The role emphasizes practical experience, documentation management, and teamwork within a hybrid work environment.

The internship starts May 24, 2027, with potential extension based on performance. Qualifications include being a current student in CS/IT/SE or related field, able to work full-time in summer or part-time during the

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering or related systems management/support.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) or part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week).
• Willing to commute to the designated work location in-person under a hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• SharePoint site content creation 15%
• New product research 10%
• SharePoint support (inbox management) 10%
• Organization and meta-tagging of department and support documentation 15%
• Site migration assistance 10%
• Day-to-day user questions and needs 15%
• Maintain SharePoint site for user M365 information with updates and new materials 15%
• Assistance users with workflow technologies after training 10%

Skills

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

End user support

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CS/IT/SE degree

Tools

SharePoint Admin

M365 tools

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.

Our internship positions will be mentored to support users of Microsoft SharePoint sites and related tools. This intern will work with the team to provide support for end user SharePoint and Microsoft 365 capabilities to enhance the employee experience and to optimize end user capabilities using M365 tools. This position is a great opportunity to gain system management and end user support experience and grow their knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft 365 capabilities and associated tools and systems. Through practical field experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• SharePoint site content creation 15%
• New product research 10%
• SharePoint support (inbox management) 10%
• Organization and meta-tagging of department and support documentation (over 10k documents) 15%
• Site migration assistance 10%
• Day-to-day user questions and needs (as able) 15%
• Maintain SharePoint site for user M365 information with updates and new materials 15%
• Assistance users with workflow technologies (after training) 10%

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, Freshman or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering or related systems management/support degree.
• 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:

• Coursework in document management, cloud services, and/or Microsoft 365 tools is beneficial.
• Effective time management.
• Strong problem-solving/analytical skills.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Quick learning ability.
• Independent and team work capabilities.
• Eagerness for professional growth through practical experience/mentoring.
• Desire to develop significant people skills through user interactions/support activities.
• Microsoft 365 suite/SharePoint knowledge for user support.
• Understanding document management, collaborative workspaces in SharePoint.
• Basic system management principles.
• User experience design insight helpful.Data security/compliance awareness in Microsoft 365 helpful.

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-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $18.90 to $22.10 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.

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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