Outdoor Lighting Intern - 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.

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.

The Outdoor Lighting team manages all aspects of outdoor customer lighting, including new installation requests, design, construction, project management, maintenance, and billing. As an Outdoor Lighting Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting these operations while learning about utility infrastructure, customer service, and project coordination. This role offers exposure to both technical and business processes within a dynamic team environment.

Our team ensures safe, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor lighting solutions for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. We collaborate across design, construction, regulatory, and customer service to deliver high‑quality projects from concept to completion.

• Assist with updating project tracking systems, file cleanup and organization.
• Support design and layout preparation for lighting projects using internal tools and standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to gather project requirements and documentation.
• Prepare reports and summaries for project status, billing, and customer communications.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows and suggesting enhancements.

This position is for a May 24, 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.

• Current student, Freshman or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Business, or a related field
• 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.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or GIS tools is a plus.
• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong interest in utility operations, infrastructure projects, or outdoor lighting systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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,…