Power Systems Planning Intern

Xcel Energy Inc

Amarillo (TX)

Hybrid

USD 32,000 - 33,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Xcel Energy invites talented students to join the Integrated System Planning team as an Engineering Intern for hands‑on exposure to transmission and substation projects. You will support scoping, data collection, and progress tracking under experienced engineers, contributing to system reliability goals this summer.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with a strong GPA, analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

Current student, Junior or higher
Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (plus for power systems engineering program) or Computer Science
Able to work full‑time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in‑person, per our hybrid work policy.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
Coursework in power systems, electrical machines, power system analysis, or related subjects.
Familiarity with engineering software, data analysis tools, or GIS applications.
Previous internship, co‑op, research, or project experience related to electrical engineering or utilities.
Interest in electric utility planning, transmission systems, substation engineering, and grid reliability.

Responsibilities

Support transmission and substation project scoping, development, and documentation activities for the Integrated System Planning (ISP) team.
Assist engineers with collecting, organizing, and analyzing planning, operational, and engineering data used for system studies and project evaluations.
Participate in the review of transmission and substation planning studies, project estimates, and engineering reports.
Collaborate with planners, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to track project progress and support project development efforts.
Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and project status updates for internal meetings and planning activities.
Gain experience with utility planning processes, electric power system operations, and the development of projects that support system reliability and customer needs.