Gas Strategic Planning Engineer Intern

Xcel Energy•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$23 - $30

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. Project Description: Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Integrated System Planning (ISP) organization, specifically, within the Gas Strategic Planning departments in Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in the Gas Strategic Planning groups that support the long-term planning and vision of the Company’s natural gas systems. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you’ve learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands-on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the ISP organization. This position is for a June 1st, 2026 start. 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, Junior status (as of Fall 2026) or higher.
Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Able to commute to the service centers in Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN
Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the fall (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
Experience or Proficiency with engineering principles, including fluid dynamics.