Distribution Design Engineering Intern

Xcel Energy•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

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. This position is for an immediate 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 Sophomore (as of Fall 2026)
Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited electrical or mechanical engineering program.
Able to commute to 790 S. Buchanan Amarillo, TX or 4201 Frankford Lubbock, TX
Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) and part time during the school semester (up to 20 hours a week)

Nice To Haves

3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
Completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework, including classes in mathematics, physics and basic electric circuits
Experience or Proficiency with Microsoft office suite

Responsibilities

Work with the Engineering staff to support the reliability of the electric distribution system
Work as an entry level engineer doing tasks that support electric reliability, power quality, system protection and plant betterment to improve the electric distribution system.
Through practical operations experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.