Engineering Intern, Base Capital Projects

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.

Project Description

Interns needed to assist the Base Capital Projects organization while allowing them to gain insight, experience, and knowledge of the project engineering realm within power generation that will help inspire career direction and realize relevancy of their course studies to the world outside of school. The value added will be the work they are able to do as an intern in assisting project managers execute projects, but also the potential to hire on full time once they graduate as well as promoting Xcel Energy as a place of growth/opportunity.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Work with the engineering and project management staff to support capital project work for existing power generation facilities in the Colorado region to support on-going operations.

- Will perform entry level engineering analysis doing tasks supporting both project management and construction.

- Tasks include submittal coordination, drawing support, construction planning and oversight, schedule review, quality control support, safety observations, and vendor outreach and coordination, with some exposure to budgeting.

This position is for a June 1st, 2026 start. These positions may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel’s business needs.

Minimum Requirements

- Current student, Junior status (as of Fall 2026) or higher.

- Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program, studying areas including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering.

- Ability to communicate effectively; both written and verbally.

- Must be self-motivated, have good technical skills, and ability to work well with others.

- Able to commute to the T3 Denver HQ (3500 Blake St.) as well as nearby Xcel Energy generating facilities as required. Access to a car would be necessary to access these facilities.

- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)

Preferred Qualifications

- 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher

- Local to Denver, CO.

- Interest in power generation and the energy industry

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: $22.50 to $30.10 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 01/30/26

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