Plant Engineering Intern: Power & Projects (Hybrid)

Northern States Power Co - MN; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 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 internship for engineering students to work with the Engineering staff on plant projects, capital and operations/maintenance. You will assist with performance analyses, emissions control, and contract management.

The internship runs with a May 24, 2027 start date. Ideal candidates are ABET‑accredited students pursuing electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering and able to work up to 40 hours weekly in person under a hybrid policy.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in ABET-accredited program pursuing engineering degree.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) and commute to the designated work location per hybrid policy.
• Preferred coursework in power generation or project management.
• Proficiency in writing technical reports and evaluating technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support plant projects (capital and ops/maintenance) with Engineering staff.
• Perform performance/efficiency analysis and emissions control.
• Assist with contract and project management.
• Specify new and replacement equipment.
• Make process improvement recommendations.
• Support technical requests from operations and maintenance.

Education

ABET-accredited college or university pursuing engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Chemical)

Job description

Xcel Energy is offering an internship for engineering students to work with the Engineering staff on plant projects, capital and operations/maintenance. You will assist with performance analyses, emissions control, and contract management.

The internship runs with a May 24, 2027 start date. Ideal candidates are ABET‑accredited students pursuing electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering and able to work up to 40 hours weekly in person under a hybrid policy.