Transmission System Protection Engineering Intern MN

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering an internship for students in electrical engineering to assist protection engineers with system studies, event data gathering, and modeling of power system components. You will learn how the transmission grid works and how protection schemes operate while gaining hands-on experience in data analysis and reporting.

Preferred candidates are ABET-accredited EE students who can work full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year, with a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Current student, Sophomore or higher.
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) / part time during the school year (<4 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person per hybrid policy.
• ABET-accredited EE program and ongoing pursuit of BSc EE.

Responsibilities

• Modeling of power system components for short circuit studies.
• Using substation metering and relaying diagrams to model relay and zone of protection.
• Gathering event information for event analysis.
• Fulfilling data modelling from transmission portfolio delivery/capital projects.
• Fulfilling short circuit study requests from departments (MISO, ISP).
• Doing data reporting and analysis on power system network.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited EE program

Pursuing BSc Electrical Engineering

Tools

Office software

Job description

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.

Opportunities for students to assist protection engineers in doing system studies, collecting and gathering information from system events, and having a better understanding of how our transmission grid works and how to protect it.

Internship Responsibilities

• Modeling of power system components for short circuit studies
• Using substation metering and relaying diagrams to model the relay and zone of protection
• Gathering event information (Weather, lightning, fault records) for event analysis
• Fulfilling data modelling from transmission portfolio delivery/capital projects
• Fulfilling short circuit study request from various departments (MISO,ISP)
• Doing data reporting and analysis on power system network

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, Sophomore or higher
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (less than 4 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to communicate in written and spoken English well
• Able to use a computer
• Have taken basic Calculus level math, and some Physics
• Able to work in the office Tues-Wed-Thu 8-4 in the summer

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].

Pay and Benefits

Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $21.20 to $24.60 per hour

• 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.

EEO Statement

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At Xcel Energy, we’re more than an energy company. We’re reinventing how we power communities. Redefining how we care for customers. Reaffirming our commitment to the planet. We’re committed to leading with equity and inclusion. You’re not waiting for change – you’re creating it. You’re driven to protect the environment, support your community, and seek innovation. You want a career that grows with you and an employer who values you. You are reliable, trustworthy and bring integrity to everything you do. We are leading the way in clean energy. We’re using technology and innovation in every facet of our company. We’re providing safe, stable jobs with robust benefits. We keep our customers at the center of all we do. We’re committed to hiring a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can provide carbon-free electricity by 2050. Together, we can take care of the environment and our communities. Together, we can create a place where everyone belongs. Together we’re building a better tomorrow.