Nuclear Plant Maintenance Intern — Hands-On & Growth

Xcel Energy; Welch Township (MN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minnesota invites students pursuing Electrical and Mechanical Engineering to join a summer internship at a nuclear facility. You will support electrical, instrument and controls as well as mechanical maintenance, and gain exposure to critical plant systems in a regulated environment.

This internship starts May 24, 2027 with potential extension based on performance. It offers hybrid work in Minnesota, with up to 40 hours weekly in summer and up to 20 during the school year, and a

Qualifications

• Current student, Junior or higher pursuing a degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
• 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).
• Must commute to the designated work location in-person per hybrid work policy.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical, instrument and controls and mechanical maintenance at a nuclear plant.
• Set up breaker tracking and tool checkout program with QR codes/scanners/PM program.
• Collaborate maintenance feedback into optimizing preventative maintenance performance.
• Analyzing feedback/observation data to identify trends and improve performance.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Mechanical engineering concepts

Education

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Xcel Energy in Minnesota invites students pursuing Electrical and Mechanical Engineering to join a summer internship at a nuclear facility. You will support electrical, instrument and controls as well as mechanical maintenance, and gain exposure to critical plant systems in a regulated environment.

This internship starts May 24, 2027 with potential extension based on performance. It offers hybrid work in Minnesota, with up to 40 hours weekly in summer and up to 20 during the school year, and a