Occupational Health & Safety Intern- CO

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Health and Safety Intern to support Corporate Safety programs and training. The role focuses on risk assessments, exposure monitoring, reporting, and developing written programs.

The intern will help implement control measures and participate in enterprise projects and software tools. Ideal candidates are current students pursuing related degrees, able to work up to 40 hours in summer or 20 hours during the school year, and willing to travel about 1% with a hybrid

Qualifications

• Current student, Freshman or higher as of Fall 2027.
• Enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in safety and health or similar.
• 1% travel is required for this role.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours/week) and commute to the designated work location in-person per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or support routine workplace inspections to identify unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Document hazards and help track corrective actions.
• Assist in creating safety materials such as presentations, posters, or training guides.
• Support rollout of safety initiatives (e.g., Near Miss reporting, Safety Always campaigns).
• Communicate safety messages to employees through meetings, emails, or events.
• Support with AI initiatives and development applications.

Education

Pursuing degree in safety and health or related field

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 Occupational Health and Safety intern will perform meaningful work in support of Xcel Energy, Corporate Safety. The selected individual will take an active role supporting the Corporate Safety Programs, written program revision and development, risk assessments, exposure monitoring, reporting/corrective action plans and other Occupational Health and Safety programs as opportunities occur. The selected individual may use exposure measurement devices, identify employee/contractor exposures, assist in implementation of control measures (i.e., PPE, engineering controls...) and conduct Safety & Health related training. The Health and Safety Intern will assist on enterprise project specific written programs, internal process, reporting, management software applications, and other related opportunities.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct or support routine workplace inspections to identify unsafe conditions or behaviors
• Document hazards and help track corrective actions
• Assist in creating safety materials such as presentations, posters, or training guides
• Support rollout of safety initiatives (e.g., Near Miss reporting, Safety Always campaigns)
• Communicate safety messages to employees through meetings, emails, or events
• Support with AI initiatives and development applications

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, Freshman or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in supply chain, advertising, marketing, safety and health, management, human resources, training, labor relations, public relations, government relations, business administration, legal and regulatory compliance and similar.
• 1% travel is required for this role
• 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

• Interest in the energy industry and the future of energy.

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.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour

This position is eligible for the following 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: 10/16/26

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