Wildfire Analyst Intern- CO

Xcel Energy Services 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 invites talented students to join its Risk Analysis internship focused on wildfire metrics and system impact. You will organize wildfire data sets, assess information, and help format reportable findings while learning how utility operations mitigate risk.

The role is a May 31, 2027 start, with potential extension based on performance and business needs. Eligible students must be enrolled in ABET-accredited programs, able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40

Qualifications

• Current student, Freshman or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and 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 commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

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

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Analytical

Follow instructions

Initiative

AI basics

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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 may include but are not limited to:

• 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. 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-Bargaining

The 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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You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26

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