Substation Field Engineering Intern - TX

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy invites applications for a Substation Field Engineering internship in Amarillo, TX. You will support engineers in substation capital and maintenance projects, read electrical schematics, and help evaluate equipment performance under the guidance of experienced professionals.

The internship runs with a May 24, 2027 start date, offering hybrid work options, up to 40 hours a week in summer and up to 20 hours during the school year, and a starting pay range of $19.30 to $24.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in ABET‑accredited college or university pursuing Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Frequent day travel will be required.
• Overnight travel may be required for specific projects, but is rare.
• Ability to work full-time during 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

• Support engineers in substation capital and maintenance projects.
• Develop proficiency in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Assist with troubleshooting substation equipment and evaluating corrective actions.
• Review equipment test results and help assess condition and performance.
• Manage small-scope engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Gain exposure to substation design, maintenance, testing, and field operations.

Skills

Schematics reading

Technical drawings

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited college/university

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

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.

Substation Field Engineering

Substation Field Engineering is responsible for providing technical support for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of SPS substations. Working closely with Substation Field Operations, engineers oversee the replacement, repair, and modernization of critical substation equipment that supports the safe and reliable transmission and distribution of electric power. The team serves hundreds of Xcel Energy substations across Texas and southeastern New Mexico and is composed of six engineers based in Amarillo and Lubbock.

Typical Intern Responsibilities

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support engineers in the execution of substation capital and maintenance projects.
• Develop proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Assist with troubleshooting substation equipment and evaluating corrective actions.
• Review equipment test results and help assess equipment condition and performance.
• Manage assigned small-scope engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Gain exposure to substation design, maintenance, testing, and field operations while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.

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, Freshman or higher Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Frequent day travel will be required.
• Overnight travel may be required for specific projects, but is rare.
• 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

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established standards and guidance
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly

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: $19.30 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/15/26

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