Residential Energy Efficiency Engineering Intern- CO

NextGenEnergyJobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an engineering intern to provide technical support for mass market efficiency programs at our Denver, CO corporate office. You will analyze datasets, assist with energy modeling, and collaborate with engineers on real-world projects that reduce carbon and improve customer outcomes.

The role requires current enrollment in an ABET-accredited program in Engineering or CS, and the ability to work up to 40 hours/week in summer or 20 hours/week during the school year, with

Qualifications

• Current student, Junior or higher (as of Fall 2027).
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Able to work full-time during summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during school year (up to 20 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for large-scale residential efficiency programs.
• Evaluate and review actual customer energy projects.
• Collaborate with engineers to drive process improvements and innovation.
• Write code (Python or VBA) to analyze energy datasets and automate workflows.
• Translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights.

Skills

Data analytics

Thermodynamics

Python

Communication

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

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.

We are seeking an intern to provide technical support for our Mass Market programs, which help customers use energy more efficiently. The role focuses on carbon reduction, understanding how the utility world is transforming through efficiency improvement and electrification, and analyzing the equipment utilized by residential customers. The intern will collaborate closely with team members to share technical information across internal and external teams. This position is located at the corporate office in Denver, CO.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Make a Real-World Impact: Dive hands‑on into the energy transition by providing critical technical engineering support for our large‑scale residential efficiency programs.
• Evaluate Real Customer Projects: Be a driving force in program implementation; you'll evaluate and review actual customer energy projects that make a tangible environmental impact.
• Take Ownership: Team up with seasoned engineers to tackle key process improvement projects, bringing your fresh perspective to help us innovate and work smarter.
• Flex Your Coding Skills: Put your programming chops to work by writing code (like Python or VBA) to analyze energy datasets, automate engineering workflows, or support building energy modeling.
• Build Your Professional Network: Collaborate across multiple internal and external teams, learning how to translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights for the real world.

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 ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 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:

• Knowledge or coursework in Data Analytics.
• Knowledge or coursework in Thermodynamics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (with an emphasis on Excel). Experience with Python preferred.
• Strong communication skills.

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: $21.20 to $23.10 per hour

This 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26

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