Distribution Grid Ops Engineering Intern - CO, TX

Xcel Energy•Lubbock, TX

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Support Distribution Control Center and ADMS software as a Grid Ops Engineering intern at Xcel Energy, gaining hands-on experience in power system operations. 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. 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.

Requirements

Current student, Freshman or higher ( as of Fall 2027)
Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred but not required)
Some field visits but no routine travel required.
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

Interest in power systems.
Willingness to learn and ask questions.

Responsibilities

Supporting model tuning and tracking non-communicating devices
Assisting with alarm limits and special projects or Grid Operations Engineering (GOE) focuses
Working with Engineering staff to support the Distribution Control Center and enable ADMS software
Performing entry-level engineering analyst tasks supporting tools, programs, and databases for outage coordination, power flow studies, and power system monitoring
Gaining practical operations experience and mentoring to build professional confidence and people skills