Renewable and Demand Response Intern- CO

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy internship in Denver, CO offers hands-on experience in solar data analytics, program performance, and demand response analysis within the CETS team. You'll explore Distributed Energy Resources product management and gain exposure to portfolio strategy and operations.

Qualified students must be enrolled in a college/university and able to work full-time this summer; May 31, 2027 start date, with hybrid in-person work and opportunities to extend based on performance.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree related to Renewable Resources, Energy, Data or Business.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours per week) and commute to the designated work location in-person per hybrid policy.
• Interest in Power, Energy, Renewables, and Demand Response; Excel skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Solar data analytics
• Program performance evaluation
• Demand response analysis
• Product management with Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

Skills

Excel

Education

Current student, Junior or higher

Pursuing degree in Renewable Energy, Environmental, Data, Business

Tools

XLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Forecasting

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.

The intern will support the Customer Energy and Transportation Solutions (CETS) team by contributing to solar data analytics, program performance evaluation, and demand response analysis efforts. In this role, the intern will also assist with product management initiatives related to Distributed Energy Resources, gaining exposure to portfolio strategy and operational decision-making. The position is embedded within a cross-functional team focused on clean energy solutions, including rooftop solar, battery storage, smart thermostats, and HVAC demand management. This internship is based in Denver, Colorado, where the intern will collaborate with team members to advance innovative energy programs and enhance customer-focused outcomes.

Typical intern responsibilities

• Solar data analytics
• Program performance
• Demand response analysis
• Product management with Distributed Energy Resources

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 Renewable, Envinronmental, Data, Business
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interested in Power (kW) , Energy (kWh), Renewables, and Demand Response.
• The intern must have average or advanced Excel skills (XLookUp, Pivot Tables, Forecasting)

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. 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-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.90 per hour

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

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Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26

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