Policy Research Intern - Energy & Regulation

Public Service Co. of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Public Service Co. of Colorado, a part of Xcel Energy, offers an internship program in energy policy research for the PSCo Regulatory team. The role supports evaluation of state policies, report writing, and project administration in a hybrid Denver setting.

The internship starts May 31, 2027, with potential extension based on performance. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant program and be able to work full-time in summer and part-time during the school year, commuting in-person as

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in college/university and pursuing a relevant degree.
• Able to work full-time during summer (up to 40 hours/week) and part-time during school year (up to 20 hours/week).
• Able to commute in-person to the designated work location per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of state energy policies related to resource adequacy, generation procurement, and customer programming.
• Development of research reports for internal and external audiences.
• Administrative support on projects related to energy policy and infrastructure development.

Skills

Independent research

Written briefs

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

AI tools

Job description

Public Service Co. of Colorado, a part of Xcel Energy, offers an internship program in energy policy research for the PSCo Regulatory team. The role supports evaluation of state policies, report writing, and project administration in a hybrid Denver setting.

The internship starts May 31, 2027, with potential extension based on performance. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant program and be able to work full-time in summer and part-time during the school year, commuting in-person as