Transmission Engineering Services Intern

Transmission Engineering Services Intern

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.

Seeking candidates to support the Transmission Engineering Services group in Denver, CO. This position will work closely with field crews, Facility Ratings Engineers, designers, and the Data Governance team to ensure data is complete, accurate, and compliant. The role also includes providing document control support and quality assurance of substation and transmission design packages.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Interpret markups and comments to update drawings and spreadsheets accurately
• Work with different teams including Feild crews and Facility Ratings Engineers to keep data complete, correct, and compliant
• Update tracker progress regularly
• Help manage drawings and documents in Project Wise
• Learn how document and data management works for design projects
• Help improve processes

This position is for a May 31, 2027 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current student, Junior or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Science or Technology such as computer engineering, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, data science, drafting, electric design, project management, construction management
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with drafting/design, data analytics, & data management.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams)

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.

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The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $21.20 to $23.10 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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