Commissioning Engineering Intern MN, CO, TX

Xcel Energy•Maple Grove, MN

11h•$19 - $25•Hybrid

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. Position Summary 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. Work with the Engineering staff to support testing and commissioning of substation additions and modifications related to both capital projects and operations/maintenance. Work as an intern doing tasks spanning all aspects of power system protection and control; including protection system modeling, short circuit studies, automated test development, power system controls design review, and various analytical tasks to support regulatory compliance requirements. Through practical field experience and mentoring, successful candidate will gain significant knowledge, professional confidence, and people skills. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Assist engineers with daily tasks that include the following Commissioning test plan creation. Power system analysis using software tools. Work in lab running various relay tests. Field visits with engineers to learn commissioning practices. Commissioning documentation management. 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.

Requirements

Current student, Freshman or higher
Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering
Travel to project sites within the service area to observe commissioning activities.
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.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in power systems preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively; both written and verbally
Must be self- motivated, have good mechanical aptitude, and ability to work well with others
Able to commit to the internship for a year or longer
Willingness to work in field and in office