Riverside Plant Engineering Intern - MN

Northern States Power Co - MN; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering an internship for engineering students to work with the Engineering staff on plant projects, capital and operations/maintenance. You will assist with performance analyses, emissions control, and contract management.

The internship runs with a May 24, 2027 start date. Ideal candidates are ABET‑accredited students pursuing electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering and able to work up to 40 hours weekly in person under a hybrid policy.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in ABET-accredited program pursuing engineering degree.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) and commute to the designated work location per hybrid policy.
• Preferred coursework in power generation or project management.
• Proficiency in writing technical reports and evaluating technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support plant projects (capital and ops/maintenance) with Engineering staff.
• Perform performance/efficiency analysis and emissions control.
• Assist with contract and project management.
• Specify new and replacement equipment.
• Make process improvement recommendations.
• Support technical requests from operations and maintenance.

Education

ABET-accredited college or university pursuing engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Chemical)

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.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Responsibilities include working with the Engineering staff to support plant projects, both capital and ops/maintenance.
• Performance/efficiency analysis
• Emissions control
• Contract and project management
• Specifying new and replacement equipment
• Making process improvement recommendations
• Supporting technical requests from operations and maintenance

This position is for a May 24, 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 ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in engineering, studying areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering.
• 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:

• Completed coursework in power generation or project management and an interest in the power industry
• Proficiency with writing technical reports and evaluating technical documentation.

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: $23.10 to $24.60 per hour

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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon‑free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.