Major Project 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.

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Major Projects within our Texas region as we build 3,200 megawatts of dispatchable generation and 1,968 megawatts of wind and solar power. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in one of our project groups that supports the design and construction of a new facility and provides Xcel Energy an engineering pipeline for future projects. The region will be constructing large facilities over the next four years, so this is a great opportunity to join early in the projects. The program provides practical work experience on these projects 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 Operations organization. Interns will be partnered with an experienced engineer for project assignments and mentoring.
 
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Participate in project meetings and record minutes.
• Contribute to project weekly and monthly reporting.
• Learn to use drawing and document systems for reviews/acceptance.
• Construction planning, observing execution, and performing inspections.
• Safety observations.
• Contract management.
• Supplier and contractor coordination.
• Master specification adherence and variance reporting.
• Completing commissioning checklist tasks.
• Resolving Requests for Information (RFI) requests.
• Project Planning & Execution Process submittals.

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, Junior status (as of May 2026) or higher.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering, specifically Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical.
• Able to commute to the plant near Earth, TX or corporate office in Amarillo, TX.
• 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.
• Experience or Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF editors.

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: $22.50 to $24.00 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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