Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Intern - Minneapolis, MN

Xcel Energy • Saint ANTHNY VLG, MN

83d • $18 - $24

About The Position

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 intern position will be comprised of diagnostic work in the Monitoring and Diagnostic (M&D) center. Work will include monitoring of power plants advisories, report generation, model maintenance and other tasks as assigned by senior M&D engineers. Work may also include performance testing field work as assigned by the department manager.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in the technical field of Mechanical, Chemical Engineering.
• Must be a freshman, sophomore or junior currently.
• Seniors graduating in December or Spring 2025 would not be eligible.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Course work in power generation or project management and an interest in the power industry desirable.
• Candidates able to work part time during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineering staff to support plant projects, both capital and ops/maintenance.
• Work as an entry level engineering analyst doing tasks spanning all aspects of plant operations monitoring including performance/efficiency, mechanical health, making process improvement recommendations and supporting requests from operations and maintenance.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree