Real-Time Grid Planning Intern

Xcel Energy; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 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 an internship for an Electrical Engineering student. The role supports the Transmission Control Center and real-time planning, with mentorship and hands-on experience in power system analysis.

Candidates must be a current student pursuing Electrical Engineering and able to work full-time during summer or part-time during the school year, commuting in-person under our hybrid policy. Start date is May 24, 2027.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Available to work full-time during summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during the school year (16 hours/week).
• Willingness to commute to the designated work location in-person per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Support the team as an entry level engineer.
• Gain experience in simple power flow studies for planned transmission outages and restoration planning.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Education

Electrical Engineering (in progress)

Job description

Xcel Energy in Amarillo, TX is offering an internship for an Electrical Engineering student. The role supports the Transmission Control Center and real-time planning, with mentorship and hands-on experience in power system analysis.

Candidates must be a current student pursuing Electrical Engineering and able to work full-time during summer or part-time during the school year, commuting in-person under our hybrid policy. Start date is May 24, 2027.