Resource Planning Intern- CO

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc is seeking an intern to gain exposure to generation system modeling with a focus on capacity expansion and production costing within the Energy Supply & Market Modeling Team. You will shadow analysts, attend team meetings, and help prepare data for modeling tasks in a collaborative environment.

This internship starts May 31, 2027 and may extend based on performance and business needs. The role requires in-person commuting to the designated location under our hybrid policy.

Qualifications

• Current student,Junior or higher.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Operations Research.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours/week) and commute to the designated work location in-person per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Shadow analysts to understand basic job function skills.
• Attend meetings to understand team objectives and current scope of work.
• Prepare data for model input.
• Load data into model.
• Perform basic scenario analysis.
• Review model results.

Skills

Data preparation

Model input loading

Scenario analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Economics

Mathematics

Engineering

Operations Research

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 role would be an introduction into generation system modeling focusing on capacity expansion and production costing modeling within the Energy Supply & Market Modeling Team.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Shadow analysts for basic job function skills
• Attend meetings to understand team objectives and current scope of work
• Prepare data for model input
• Load data into model
• Perform basic scenario analysis
• Review model results

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
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research
• 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:

• Strong interest in electric power industry.

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. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

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: $19.00 to $20.90 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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