Renewables Engineering Intern

Jobtailor; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is looking for an entry-level engineering project management role focused on renewable generation assets across Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. You will gain hands-on field experience, observe construction, and collaborate with Hydro, Wind, and Solar Operations and Energy Supply Projects teams.

The position emphasizes coursework in statics, hydraulics, and structural analysis, with mentoring and opportunities to review plans, evaluate risk, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Current student, Junior or higher.
• Enrolled in ABET accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Able to travel to renewable facilities at least 25% of the time.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) and part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours/week).
• Able to commute to the designated work location in-person per the hybrid work policy.
• Course work in engineering statics, engineering mechanics, soil mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology, and structural analysis and design.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Support the reliable and efficient operations of Xcel Energy’s renewable generation assets.
• Work as an entry level engineering project management.
• Work with Hydro, Wind and Solar Operations and Energy Supply Projects departments.
• Conduct construction observations.
• Review plans and specifications and evaluate risk.
• Write and review technical reports.
• Review design features of renewable energy facilities.
• Gain practical field experience and mentoring.
• Support renewable facilities located throughout WI, MN, ND and SD.

Skills

Construction Observation

Technical Report Writing

Risk Evaluation

Design Review

Field Experience

Education

ABET Accredited Degree

Job description

• Support the reliable and efficient operations of Xcel Energy’s renewable generation assets
• Work as an entry level engineering project management
• Work with Hydro, Wind and Solar Operations and Energy Supply Projects departments
• Conduct construction observations
• Review plans and specifications and evaluate risk
• Write and review technical reports
• Review design features of renewable energy facilities
• Gain practical field experience and mentoring
• Support renewable facilities located throughout WI, MN, ND and SD

Requirements

• Current student, Junior or higher
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering
• Able to travel to various renewable facilities at least 25% of the time
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) and part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week)
• Able to commute to the designated work location in-person, per the hybrid work policy
• Course work in engineering statics, engineering mechanics, soil mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology, and structural analysis and design
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in technical writing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational engineering knowledge in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering, with practical experience in renewable energy operations and project management. Capable of effective communication and technical writing, supporting the evaluation and reporting of renewable energy facilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ABET Accredited Degree
• Engineering Statics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Soil Mechanics
• Hydraulics and Hydrology

Hard Skills

• Construction Observation
• Technical Report Writing
• Risk Evaluation
• Design Review
• Field Experience

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication

Industry Keywords

• Renewable Energy
• Hydro Operations
• Wind Operations
• Solar Operations
• Energy Supply Projects