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.
DER Interconnection Intern to support a core team of Engineers in evaluating and processing Distributed Energy Resources (DER) applications to interconnect to the Distribution System. DERs include solar, storage and hybrid systems. The team is primarily located in St Paul and Denver, but we have enterprise-wide responsibilities.
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to
- Pre-application Data Requests
- Review completed applications to ensure that they meet minimum requirements
- Tracking down detailed technical information for a team of consultant engineer that support the internal team
- Support process documentation and guidelines or updating existing ones
- Help track applications through queue management systems
- Assist in drafting stakeholder facing materials e.g. FAQs, completeness review requirements, tariff documents
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 ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
- 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
- Basic understanding of electrical circuits, coursework in power systems
- Familiarity or Fluency in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong written communication and organizational skills
- Interest in clean energy, grid modernization or utility regulation
- Energy Conversion Classes
- Introductory Power System classes
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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $23.10 to $24.60 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: 10/15/26
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