HS Student YAP Intern

Xcel Energy•Eau Claire, WI

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking a hard-working high school student in the Eau Claire, Wisconsin area to join its team through Wisconsin’s Youth Apprentice program. The intern will support Substation Design staff with projects and assignments, including updating substation drawings in CAD software using marked-up prints from field personnel, revising drawings to reflect as-built conditions, and scanning, printing, and copying drawings. The intern may also work with engineers and designers on special projects. The schedule is 30–40 hours per week during the summer and at least 10 hours per week during the school year to help meet the 900-hour requirement of the two-year Wisconsin Youth Apprentice program.

Requirements

Must be a current high school student in the Eau Claire area.
Must attend a school that participates in Wisconsin’s Youth Apprentice program.
Must be available to work 30–40 hours per week during the summer and at least 10 hours per week during the school year to meet the 900-hour requirement of the two-year Wisconsin Youth Apprentice program.
A 3.0 GPA or better, good grades in STEM courses, and good attendance.
Good computer skills and willingness to learn and take on a variety of assignments.
Must be self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

One year or one class of drafting or CAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with Substation Design staff on projects and assignments.
Use CAD software to update substation drawings from marked-up prints provided by field personnel.
Scan, print, and copy drawings as needed.
Revise Substation CAD drawings to reflect as-built conditions.
Work on other projects and assignments as assigned.
Work with engineers and designers on special projects as needed.