Project Engineering Intern- CO

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. This intern will learn about project management within Energy Supply. With oversight from experienced supervisors and mentors, interns may provide input for project design, coordinate resources for construction activities, update training materials for Base Capital, and develop technical expertise for project management for generation facilities. Intern will gain exposure to coal, simple cycle, combined cycle, hydroelectric, and/or wind site facilities and their operation. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: -Support management of existing capital projects -Develop relationships with plant personnel -Promote safety first for onsite activities related to capital projects -Red-line drawings for systems worked on through capital projects -Develop notifications, work orders, and purchase requistions in SAP -Develop schedules for assigned projects -Lead project update meetings with mentorship and supervision 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 (as of Fall 2027) - Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in BS Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Electrical Engineering - Occassional day-trips to power plants within Colorado. - 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: -Project Management experience 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: $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. 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. Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.