Substation Design Intern: Power Systems & CAD

Xcel Energy Services Inc; 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 seeks an engineering intern to support the Substation Engineering & Design team in Denver, CO. The internship provides hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to real grid infrastructure projects and cross-functional teamwork.

You’ll assist with substation design tasks, drawings, calculations, and data validation, while gaining exposure to design reviews and site visits. The internship starts May 24, 2027, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Current student, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027).
• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• 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).
• Hybrid in-person work policy.

Responsibilities

• Support substation design tasks (one-line diagrams, layouts, basic calculations).
• Assist with drawing updates, design packages, and standards documentation.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and data validation.
• Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings.
• Support site visit preparation and documentation (limited field exposure).
• Organize and analyze project data and engineering records.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited EE

Tools

CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Xcel Energy seeks an engineering intern to support the Substation Engineering & Design team in Denver, CO. The internship provides hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to real grid infrastructure projects and cross-functional teamwork.

You’ll assist with substation design tasks, drawings, calculations, and data validation, while gaining exposure to design reviews and site visits. The internship starts May 24, 2027, with potential extension.