Engineering Intern, DER Integration Team

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.

­Project Description

Interns will assist Engineering staff with DER interconnection company-wide and can be considered for future staffing needs. As application volume grows and programs become more complex, full-time Engineers will rely on intern support to meet demand

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Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Support integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), including solar PV and battery storage, unto the utility grid.

- Support the technical reviews of interconnection applications to ensure compliance with utility standards and maintain grid reliability.

- Assist in power systems modeling and load flow analysis using tools such as CYME and PSCAD to evaluate DER impacts.

- Analyze and visualize system data using Excel, PI System, GIS, and Oracle Network Management Systems (NMS) to support planning and operations.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Modeling, and the Project Management Office (PMO)—on grid modernization initiatives and process improvement efforts.

- Participate in customer meetings and stakeholder discussions to support DER integration and interconnection coordination.

This position is for June

2026.

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 May 2026) or higher.

- Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

- Able to commute to the service center in Denver, CO, St. Paul, MN, or Lubbock, TX.

- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the fall (up to 20 hours a week).

Preferred Qualifications

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

- Completed coursework in Power Systems, Circuit Analysis, Energy Conversion, and Renewable Energy.

- Experience or Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, specifically Power BI and Excel.

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.

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: 10/16/25

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