Wildfire Analyst 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. 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 . 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. 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.