Power Systems Commissioning Intern: Field & Lab

Xcel Energy; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Amarillo, TX is offering a summer internship for Electrical/Power Systems Engineering students. You will support testing and commissioning of substation additions and modifications, participate in protection and control analysis, and gain practical field experience under mentoring.

The role includes hands-on tasks, lab testing, field visits, and documentation management. Start date is May 24, 2027, with potential extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in ABET-accredited program pursuing Electrical or Power Systems Engineering.
• Must be able to work full-time during summer and part-time during school year per policy.
• Willingness to travel to project sites to observe commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with commissioning tasks and test plan creation.
• Perform power system analysis using software tools.
• Conduct relay tests in the lab and observe field commissioning.
• Support documentation management for commissioning processes.
• Participate in field visits with engineers to learn best practices.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Relay test development

Laboratory testing

Field observations

Education

ABET-accredited college or university

Electrical or Power Systems Engineering degree

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

Xcel Energy in Amarillo, TX is offering a summer internship for Electrical/Power Systems Engineering students. You will support testing and commissioning of substation additions and modifications, participate in protection and control analysis, and gain practical field experience under mentoring.

The role includes hands-on tasks, lab testing, field visits, and documentation management. Start date is May 24, 2027, with potential extension based on performance.