Transmission Planning Intern: Power Systems & Grid

NextGenEnergyJobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an engineering student intern focused on power systems. You will work on transmission planning topics, renewable integration, and grid modernization under supervision.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, technical reports, and collaboration across disciplines. Emphasis on IEEE/CIGRE/ESIG conference contributions and potential DOE project involvement.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems/Power Electronics.
• Undergraduate candidates: completion of at least one accredited power systems course is required.
• Graduate candidates: pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. with research or coursework in power systems or related fields.

Skills

Power systems concepts

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent/Collaborative work

Education

Electrical Engineering (Bachelor/Master/PhD) with Power Systems focus

Power Systems or Power Electronics coursework

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

MATLAB

Python

PowerWorld

DSATools

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking an engineering student intern focused on power systems. You will work on transmission planning topics, renewable integration, and grid modernization under supervision.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, technical reports, and collaboration across disciplines. Emphasis on IEEE/CIGRE/ESIG conference contributions and potential DOE project involvement.