Nuclear Regulatory Affairs/Licensing Engineer Intern - MN

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

12h • $21 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to join our Licensing and Regulatory Affairs department at our Minneapolis, MN (414 office). This paid internship offers a hands-on opportunity to engage in technically rigorous and high-impact work that supports the safe, compliant operation of nuclear facilities. Interns will collaborate with experienced professionals on projects that require analytical thinking, technical precision, and regulatory insight. This role will contribute to licensing actions, regulatory correspondence, and compliance initiatives that ensure alignment with NRC requirements and support operational excellence.

Requirements

• Current student, Sophomore or higher
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong reading and writing skills
• Adaptability in a dynamic work environment

Responsibilities

• Development of license amendment request from approved standard changes
• Research applicability of proposed license amendment requests
• Regulatory data analytics to assess for internal and industry trends
• Development of process improvements

Benefits

• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree