Substation Engineering and Design Engineering Intern (TX)

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.

Xcel Energy is looking to fill an internship role for our Substation & Design department located in Amarillo, TX.

Only local candidates in the Amarillo, TX area will be considered.

Work with substation engineering and design staff to support high voltage substation design projects, budget estimate creation, and NERC compliance activities. Successful candidate will gain practical engineering experience and have the opportunity to further develop their communication and interpersonal skills. The intern will work part-time (10-20 hours/week) during the academic school year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer.

- Must be enrolled in Electrical Engineering Program ABET accredited program

- Sophomore or Junior classification.

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

- Ability to communicate effectively; both written and verbally

- Must be self- motivated, have good mechanical aptitude, and ability to work well with others

- Must be able to work 10-20 hours per week while school is in session and 40 hours per week when school is out of session

Preferred Requirements

- Course work in Power Transmission & Distribution and an interest in the power industry desirable.

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: $20.70 to $22.50 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: 09/29/25

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