Environmental/Waste Compliance Intern - Minneapolis, MN

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.

Is it time to see how all those college courses translate to the real world? Are you ready to work alongside experienced professionals on real projects and issues? An internship at Xcel Energy will give you practical experience in the energy industry at a company that’s committed to excellence, safety and environmental stewardship.

This position will allow you to work alongside experienced environmental analysts and managing real projects and environmental compliance issues predominately focusing on waste management and compliance with Xcel Energy’s Environmental Services department in Minneapolis, MN. Through practical operations experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.

- Assist with compliance related tasks, assignments, site visits and projects.

- Assist with data analysis and document maintenance.

- Learn to use and enter data in environmental enterprise management system and run reports to track metrics.

- Contribute to procedure, compliance manual and training updates.

- Participate in meetings and assist with problem solving waste compliance issues.

- Learn about the various regulations relating to waste, industrial stormwater & other media.

This position is for a June 1, 2026 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. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer and 15-20 hrs./wk. during a school semester.

- Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in environmental studies, natural sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related field

- Current student, Freshman and above

- Able to travel mainly around the assigned work location and other metro area facilities, less than 25% of time

- Strong attention to detail

- Able to work independently and in a team environment (communication and collaboration)

- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks (time management and adaptability)

- Able to wear personal protective equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses and steel-toed boots (provided)

- Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

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

- Completed undergraduate coursework in chemistry

- Experience or Proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs and data management or analytics 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: $17.00 to $27.20 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

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: 10/16/25

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