Gas Modeling Intern- CO

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

1d•$21 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Work with the Integrated Model Innovation - Gas Modeling staff to support the build and verification of gas hydraulic models across our natural gas service territory. Work as an Engineering Intern completing tasks that support the tools, programs, and data sets used to update gas system hydraulic models utilized for gas emergency response, gas operations, and gas system planning. Through practical field and office experience and mentoring, the successful candidates will gain significant professional confidence, specifically in gas system hydraulic modeling, utility planning, enterprise data management, as well as communication skills.

Requirements

Current student, Junior or higher (as of Fall 2027)
Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering and/or Physics
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

3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
Course experience in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or gas systems
Strong data management and analysis skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets)
Experience with scripting or building automations (e.g. Python, SQL, Excel VBA)
Familiarity with Synergi Gas or similar hydraulic modeling software

Responsibilities

Under the direction of higher-level engineer or supervisor: performs gas model development, model verification, and analysis using Synergi Gas or similar software
Develops documentation and may assist with the development of modeling procedures and training materials
Development of technical skillsets in gas system modeling, data management, and investigating model discrepancies
Explores or implements new processes and automation tools to improve model accuracy, usability, and traceability