Transmission Planning Intern: Power Systems & Innovation

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy’s Transmission Planning internship in Denver provides graduate students with a rare chance to apply advanced power systems knowledge in a real utility setting. You will work on steady-state, dynamic stability, and EMT studies, using industry-leading tools and collaborating with engineers across planning, operations, and modeling teams.

The program emphasizes developing analytical, modeling, research, and communication skills, with opportunities to contribute to DOE initiatives and

Qualifications

• Power systems concepts and analysis are essential.
• Experience with power system modeling tools preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a technical context.

Responsibilities

• Support transmission planning studies including load flow and contingencies.
• Assist dynamic stability evaluations for faults and renewable integration.
• Develop, update and validate transmission models using PSSE/PSLF/PSCAD.
• Analyze study results and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with planning, operations, protection, and modeling teams.
• Contribute to DOE initiatives and long-term transmission projects.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Stability analysis

Transmission planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems coursework

ABET accredited program

MS/PhD in Power Systems

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

MATLAB

Python

DSATools

PowerWorld

Job description

Xcel Energy’s Transmission Planning internship in Denver provides graduate students with a rare chance to apply advanced power systems knowledge in a real utility setting. You will work on steady-state, dynamic stability, and EMT studies, using industry-leading tools and collaborating with engineers across planning, operations, and modeling teams.

The program emphasizes developing analytical, modeling, research, and communication skills, with opportunities to contribute to DOE initiatives and