Wildfire Analyst Intern- CO

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Denver offers a Risk Analysis internship focused on wildfire metrics as they relate to system health, fire mitigation, and reporting. You will organize wildfire data sets and support analysis with a May 31, 2027 start date.

This paid internship requires you to be a current student enrolled in an ABET-accredited program, able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours per week) and commute to the designated location per our hybrid policy.

Qualifications

• Currently a student, freshmen or higher as of Fall 2027.
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering related fields, data management, data integration.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) and commute to the designated work location, per hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Organize wildfire data sets to support system and activity analysis.
• Provide external assessment of information gathered concerning wildfires and utilities.
• Monetize wildfire information.
• Organize quantitative and qualitative wildfire information.
• Prepare and format reportable information in various formats.
• Wildfire problem solving.

Skills

Analytical experience

Follow instructions

Initiative

Intermediate computer use

AI basics

Education

ABET accredited college program

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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.

Risk Analysis support can serve several functions within the wildfire program. Work will focus on Wildfire metrics as they relate to how our system is built or work completion impacts on the system related to fire mitigation, resiliency, and reporting.

Typical intern responsibilities

• Organize wildfire data sets to support system and activity analysis
• Provide external assessment of information and data gathered concerning wildfires and utilities
• Monetize wildfire information
• Organize quantitative and qualitative wildfire information
• Prepare and format reportable information in various formats
• Wildfire problem solving

This position is for a May 31, 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, Freshman or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering realted fields, data management, data integration
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Excel spreadsheets, Word, Power Point
• Analytical experience
• One year of college
• Ability to follow instructions
• Willingness to take the initiative
• Intermediate level computer use skills
• Basic level of AI use

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.

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 $23.10 per hour

This 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: 10/16/26

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