Engineering Intern, Distribution Modeling 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

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our System Planning Modeling & Analytics Organization, specifically, within our Electric Distribution Modeling & Analytics team in Denver, CO. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in an engineering team which develops and maintains electrical circuit models used for planning and analysis of the distribution grid and supports utility goals such as electrification, reliability, and grid modernization by improving model accuracy, automation, and data quality. 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 organization.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Participate in validation and analysis of SCADA measurement data.

- Contribute to utility planning activities.

- Gain an understanding of GIS, EMS, CIS and other critical utility systems.

- Power systems modeling, hosting capacity analysis, and time series data analysis.

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 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, and/or Computer Science/ Data Analytics

- Completion of at least one circuits course

- Able to commute to the service center in Denver, CO- Hybrid Schedule

- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) and optionally part-time during the spring (up to 20 hours a week).

Preferred Qualifications

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

- Experience or Proficiency with python or data analysis tools

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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