Regulatory Policy Intern — Hybrid (Colorado)

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. in Colorado is offering a fall internship that supports the Regulatory Administration team on policy, cost recovery, and rulemaking to help secure PUC approvals and outcomes for customers.

The role starts Fall 2026 and can transition to Summer internship, with hybrid work expectations and in-person commuting. Interns will research, project manage, communicate in writing and oral form, and work on compliance or process improvements.

Qualifications

• Current student, Junior or higher
• 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

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 other related processes and look for process improvements.

Skills

Research

Writing

Project Management

Financial

Education

Pursuing degree in Business, English, Economics, Public Policy, Environmental, etc.

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

Xcel Energy Inc. in Colorado is offering a fall internship that supports the Regulatory Administration team on policy, cost recovery, and rulemaking to help secure PUC approvals and outcomes for customers.

The role starts Fall 2026 and can transition to Summer internship, with hybrid work expectations and in-person commuting. Interns will research, project manage, communicate in writing and oral form, and work on compliance or process improvements.