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. Xcel Energy is seeking a Distribution Planning Intern to join the Integrated Distribution Planning team, which is dedicated to designing the grid of the future. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on the expansion of the distribution system to accommodate new demands such as building electrification and electric vehicles, as well as integrating distributed generation sources like solar and wind. The Planning team is responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of the distribution system while developing both short-term and long-term plans that align with company, state, and policy goals. As an intern, you will be based in Maple Grove, MN, and will work full-time during the summer, starting in June 2026, with the potential to continue part-time during the 2026-2027 school year. This role will provide you with practical operations experience and mentorship, allowing you to gain a significant understanding of the electric grid, develop valuable professional skills, and enhance your communication abilities. You will collaborate closely with Planning Engineers to support various distribution system studies and project development tasks. Your responsibilities will include conducting power flow studies, developing long-range distribution plans, and evaluating community solar garden interconnection studies. This internship is designed to challenge you and provide opportunities for learning and growth within a leading energy company.