Power Systems Commissioning Intern — Field & Lab

Xcel Energy; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 55,302,000 - 70,489,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Golden, Colorado offers an internship in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering focused on commissioning for substation projects. You will work with the Engineering staff to support testing, modeling, and commissioning documentation, gaining hands-on field experience and professional growth.

The internship starts May 24, 2027, with potential extension based on performance and business needs. It combines lab work and site visits, requires travel to project sites, and develops skills

Qualifications

• Current student at an ABET-accredited college pursuing Electrical or Power Systems Engineering.
• Able to work full-time during summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours/week) and commute to the designated work location.
• Willing to travel to project sites within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with daily tasks including commissioning test plan creation.
• Power system analysis using software tools.
• Lab relay testing and field visits to learn commissioning practices.
• Commissioning documentation management.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Electrical or Power Systems Engineering degree

Job description

Xcel Energy in Golden, Colorado offers an internship in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering focused on commissioning for substation projects. You will work with the Engineering staff to support testing, modeling, and commissioning documentation, gaining hands-on field experience and professional growth.

The internship starts May 24, 2027, with potential extension based on performance and business needs. It combines lab work and site visits, requires travel to project sites, and develops skills