Renewables Engineering Intern: Field & Design Exposure

Xcel Energy; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering an internship focused on Renewable Generation, partnering with Hydro, Wind and Solar Operations and Energy Supply Projects. The role supports engineering project management tasks and field activities across multiple facilities.

Ideal candidates are current students in ABET-accredited programs, available to work full-time in summer or part-time during the school year, and willing to travel regionally as needed.

Qualifications

• Current student, Junior or higher.
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Must be able to travel to renewable facilities at least 25% of the time across WI, MN, ND and SD.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during school year (up to 20 hours/week) at the designated location per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Construction observations
• Plans and specifications review, risk evaluation
• Technical report writing and review
• Design features of renewable energy facilities
• Through practical field experience and mentoring
• Gaining significant professional and technical skills during the internship

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Structural engineering

Job description

Xcel Energy is offering an internship focused on Renewable Generation, partnering with Hydro, Wind and Solar Operations and Energy Supply Projects. The role supports engineering project management tasks and field activities across multiple facilities.

Ideal candidates are current students in ABET-accredited programs, available to work full-time in summer or part-time during the school year, and willing to travel regionally as needed.