Outdoor Lighting Projects Intern

Xcel Energy Services Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering an Outdoor Lighting Intern position to gain hands-on experience in design, construction, project management, and customer service while supporting operations and learning about utility infrastructure.

You will work with a team to deliver high-quality outdoor lighting projects from concept to completion, with exposure to both technical and business processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) and part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week), commuting to the designated work location in-person per hybrid policy.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; basic project coordination concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating project tracking systems, file cleanup and organization.
• Support design and layout preparation for lighting projects using internal tools and standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to gather project requirements and documentation.
• Prepare reports and summaries for project status, billing, and customer communications.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows and suggesting enhancements.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Current student pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Xcel Energy is offering an Outdoor Lighting Intern position to gain hands-on experience in design, construction, project management, and customer service while supporting operations and learning about utility infrastructure.

You will work with a team to deliver high-quality outdoor lighting projects from concept to completion, with exposure to both technical and business processes in a dynamic environment.