Summer Reliability & Performance Engineer Intern

Xcel Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering a summer internship for engineering students at the Tolk and Jones Station. The role supports performance optimization reliability engineering, focusing on water well testing, data collection, and reporting to help assess water supply and future expansion needs.

The internship emphasizes hands-on plant engineering exposure, collaboration with engineers and operators, and opportunities to develop capital and operational projects within a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Current student in ABET-accredited program, Sophomore or higher as of Fall 2027.
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited college pursuing a degree in engineering.
• Must be available to work full-time during the summer and commute to the work location.

Responsibilities

• Water well testing and report writing.
• Regularly use flow meters and equipment to test wells and measure flow rates.
• Capital budget development to support plant projects.
• Assist plant engineering with operational issues and troubleshooting.
• Develop capital and O&M project plans and material deliveries.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited electrical engineering

ABET-accredited mechanical engineering

ABET-accredited civil engineering

ABET-accredited chemical engineering

Job description

Xcel Energy is offering a summer internship for engineering students at the Tolk and Jones Station. The role supports performance optimization reliability engineering, focusing on water well testing, data collection, and reporting to help assess water supply and future expansion needs.

The internship emphasizes hands-on plant engineering exposure, collaboration with engineers and operators, and opportunities to develop capital and operational projects within a hybrid work setup.