# Renewables Reliability Engineering Intern - MN, CO, TX at Xcel Energy

- Company: [Xcel Energy](https://xcelenergy.com)
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply: https://xcelenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Minneapolis-MN-55418/Renewables-Reliability-Engineering-Intern---MN--CO--TX_JR115706-1
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/renewables-reliability-engineering-intern-mn-co-tx-8bba351d

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Analyze fleet reliability using Bazefield and Aveva PI software platforms
- Support SCADA systems and new plant setup activities
- Calculate component failure rates and evaluate emerging technologies
- Track substation spare parts and conduct occasional on-site field inspections

What they're looking for:

- Current junior or higher engineering student at ABET-accredited institution
- Able to work full-time summers (40 hours/week) and part-time during school year
- Preferred: 3.0+ GPA, 2+ years completed coursework, electrical engineering focus

Pay and perks:

- $23.10 to $24.60 per hour
- Pension, 401(k), paid time off, holidays

## Posting

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.

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Reliability Engineering - Renewables team! The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase and apply your problem-solving abilities to an operating fleet of 7.5GW of renewable energy assets. The program provides practical work experience 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 Performance Optimization and Renewable Operations organizations.

### Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Fleet reliability analytics using the Bazefield and Aveva PI software platforms
- Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) support
- New plant setup support
- Performing component failure rate calculations
- Evaluating new technologies
- Substation component spare parts and risk tracking
- Occasional on-site field inspections

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 Engineering
- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (10 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

### Preferred Qualifications:

- 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
- Completed 2 years of undergraduate engineering coursework
- Pursuing Electrical Engineering with completed Junior Design coursework or equivalent

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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