Operation Technology Support Intern - MN, TX

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy offers a long-term internship in the OT Support organization, focusing on EMS and NERC CIP compliance. The intern will gain exposure to documentation, evidence gathering, and support for the EMS team over 18 months, with a May 24, 2027 start and hybrid in-person requirements.

Eligible students are pursuing electrical engineering, computer science, MIS, drafting or electric design, with the ability to commit to 20–40 hours weekly depending on school schedule.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled as sophomore or higher.
• Enrolled in ABET-accredited college/university pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, MIS, drafting or electric design.
• Hybrid in-person work requirement: up to 40 hours/week in summer or up to 20 hours/week during school year.

Responsibilities

• Support construction projects to integrate new field devices into the SCADA system.
• Assist with graphical user interfaces to support transmission operations.
• Help with internal processes and documentation.
• Work with data analytics and assist in troubleshooting issues.

Skills

MS Office

Programming

CAD tools

Electrical grid

Education

ABET-accredited program in electrical engineering or CS/MIS/drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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.

Xcel Energy has an opportunity for a long-term internship within the Operation Technology (OT) Support organization. This unique internship will offer access to work with the AD-Ops Delivery – Energy Management System (Xcel- EMS Team). The successful candidate will gain insight and exposure to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)- Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Compliance requirements and be able to support with proper documentation as well as evidence gathering. Over the course of 18 months (20-40 hours weekly), the intern will learn and work on specific requirements within the EMS Team.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support construction projects to incorporate new field devices into current SCADA system
• Work with graphical user interface to support transmission operations
• Help with internal processes and documentation
• Work with data analytics and be able to help with troubleshooting issues

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, Sophomore or higher
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, drafting, electric design
• 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:

• Great MS office skills, such as Word, Excel.
• Programing skills, Java, C+, Python
• Some use of the graphical tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Understanding of the electrical grids

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].

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: 10/15/26

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The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $18.90 to $22.10 per hour

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