AI Enablement Intern CO, MN

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. The Enterprise AI Enablement team helps employees successfully adopt and scale the use of AI technologies across Xcel Energy. This intern will support AI adoption programs, employee training initiatives, communications, success story collection, and business value realization activities. The role works closely with business units, Copilot Champions, and AI leaders to help employees discover new ways to improve productivity and business processes using AI. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Assist with AI adoption and employee enablement programs. Help develop training materials, guides, communications, and learning content. Support AI workshops, demonstrations, and employee engagement activities. Collect and document AI success stories and business value outcomes. Analyze usage and adoption data to identify trends and opportunities. Support ongoing improvements to AI resources, websites, and knowledge repositories. 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, Junior or higher Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Data Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Business Administration Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Python, JavaScript, SQL, Power Platform, or similar technologies. Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or GitHub Copilot. Familiarity with automation, APIs, or low-code platforms. Interest in enterprise AI and digital transformation. Experience building applications, websites, or technical projects. Basic programming or scripting experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to learn new technologies quickly. Experience with Microsoft 365 tools. 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 . Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $18.20 to $19.50 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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