Power Systems Intern – Protection & Analysis

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Denver, CO offers a year-round System Protection Engineering Internship starting May 31, 2027. This internship is designed for students pursuing Electrical Engineering, ABET-accredited programs, and requires full-time summer availability and part-time during the school year.

You will support transmission operation investigations, assist with relay settings and database work, and gain hands-on experience under a mentor, with potential extension depending on performance and business

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing Electrical Engineering in an ABET-accredited program.
• Must commit to at least one calendar year and full-time in summer.
• Ability to commute to the designated site in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lightning analysis for transmission operations.
• Update short circuit models and relay settings.
• Work with mentor on SQL queries and lab testing.

Skills

Lightning analysis

Short circuit analysis

Relay settings

Education

Electrical Engineering ABET accredited

Tools

SQL

Job description

Xcel Energy in Denver, CO offers a year-round System Protection Engineering Internship starting May 31, 2027. This internship is designed for students pursuing Electrical Engineering, ABET-accredited programs, and requires full-time summer availability and part-time during the school year.

You will support transmission operation investigations, assist with relay settings and database work, and gain hands-on experience under a mentor, with potential extension depending on performance and business