Power Plant Reliability Engineer Intern

Xcel Energy; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering an internship focused on reliability engineering support at Harrington and Nichols Stations. You will develop engineering skills for safe operation and maintenance of power plant equipment, assist with SAP work orders, funding requests, and project documentation.

The role includes collaboration with engineers and plant crews to gain hands-on experience. The internship runs with a May 31, 2027 start date, with potential extension based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student (Sophomore or higher) in Fall 2027.
• Pursuing a degree in any engineering major; Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Environmental preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emergent Project Funding: assist with funding requests and approvals.
• Sourcing and ordering materials for projects.
• Enter and track new planned capital projects.
• Attend safety meetings and work with plant crews.
• Support overhaul activities and on-site capital projects.

Skills

Engineering student

ABET accredited

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Xcel Energy is offering an internship focused on reliability engineering support at Harrington and Nichols Stations. You will develop engineering skills for safe operation and maintenance of power plant equipment, assist with SAP work orders, funding requests, and project documentation.

The role includes collaboration with engineers and plant crews to gain hands-on experience. The internship runs with a May 31, 2027 start date, with potential extension based on performance and business needs.