Regulatory Intern- CO

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. is offering an internship with the Regulatory Administration team focused on policy, cost recovery, and rulemaking to support PUC approvals and customer outcomes.

The intern will project manage or support projects, conduct research, handle oral and written communications, and assist with compliance and reporting while looking for process improvements. The 2 available positions start May 31, 2027, with potential extension based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student pursuing a degree in Business, English, Economics, Public Policy, Environmental, etc.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) or part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commute to the designated work location in-person per hybrid policy.
• Preferred qualifications include research, writing, financial, project management experience/coursework, and MS Office/AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage or support an assigned case(s)
• Research issues if needed
• Meet case milestones timely and accurately
• Report to management on milestones
• Provide recommendations for leadership if decisions needed
• Work cross-functionally with business partners across the organization
• Create high-level process maps of the case management process or related processes and look for improvements

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive - during your internship and beyond.

This experience will assist the Regulatory Administration team on various policy, cost recovery, and rulemaking proceedings to ensure Public Utilities Commission approval and positive outcomes for the Company and its customers. The experience will enable an intern to project manage and/or support a project(s) that will allow the Company to meet its cost recovery or policy objectives. The successful intern will research, project manage, work on oral and written communications, work on compliance items or reporting, and look for ways to improve processes. The PSCo regulatory team has 2 available positions.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Manage or support an assigned case(s)
• Research issues if needed
• Meet case milestones timely and accurately
• Report to management on milestones
• Provide recommendations for leadership if decisions needed
• Work cross-functionally with business partners across the organization
• Create high-level process maps of the case management process or other related processes and look for process improvements

This position is for a May 31, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current student, Junior or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Business, English, Economics, Public Policy, Environmental, etc.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research, Writing, Financial, Project Management experience/coursework
• Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) AI, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint
• 12-month commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $19.00 to $21.00 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26

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