Engineering Intern

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?  Aposition at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Internship can be filled at Junior and Senior level positions. 

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Performance Optimization department, specifically, within one of our Fleet Turbine departments in SPS region. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in one of our engineering groups that supports various business units throughout the company. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you’ve learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands-on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the Energy Supply organization.

Project Description:

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Performance Optimization department, specifically, within one of our Fleet Turbine departments in SPS region. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in one of our engineering groups that supports various business units throughout the company. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you’ve learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands-on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the Energy Supply organization.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Participate in onsite troubleshooting of the turbine/generator systems across the region
• Assist with updates, data maintenance, and analysis.
• Assist with vibration and online monitoring systems
• Generate outage summary updates and reports

This position is for a June 1, 2026 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 status (as of May 2026) or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical Preferred)
• Able to commute to 790 Buchanan and various Generating Plants across the SPS region as needed.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the spring (up to 20 hours a week).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
• Completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework

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 [email protected].

Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.70 to $30.10 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: 09/29/25

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