Transmission System Protection Engineering Intern MN

Xcel Energy Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy offers an internship for electrical engineering students to gain hands-on experience with protection engineers, system studies, data collection, and understanding how the transmission grid operates and protects it. This position starts May 24, 2027 and may extend beyond the initial term based on performance.

Current students pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering in ABET-accredited programs are encouraged to apply; full-time in summer or part-time during the school year with

Qualifications

• Current student, Sophomore or higher.
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (B.S.).
• Able to work full-time during summer (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time during the school year and commute to the designated work location (hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Model power system components for short circuit studies.
• Use substation metering and relaying diagrams to model protection zones.
• Gather event information for event analysis (weather, faults).
• Fulfilling data modelling for transmission portfolio delivery and capital projects.
• Respond to short circuit study requests from departments (MISO, ISP).
• Perform data reporting and analysis on power system network.

Skills

Written English

Computer literacy

Calculus basics

Physics basics

Education

ABET-accredited EE program

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

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.

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.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• 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].

Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $21.20 to $24.60 per hourThis position is eligible for the following 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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