Operation Technology Support Intern - Amarillo, TX

Xcel Energy•Amarillo, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring a long-term intern in its Operation Technology (OT) Support organization to work with the AD-Ops Delivery – Energy Management System (Xcel-EMS Team). Over the 18-month internship, the intern will learn and work on specific requirements within the EMS Team, gaining exposure to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance requirements and supporting documentation and evidence gathering. The role is based in Amarillo, Texas, and requires in-person work in accordance with the hybrid work policy. The internship is scheduled to start May 24, 2027, and may be extended beyond its initial term depending on the candidate’s performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs. The schedule is 20–40 hours per week: full-time during summer and part-time during the school year.

Requirements

Be a current student at sophomore level or higher.
Be enrolled at an ABET-accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, drafting, or electric design.
Be able to work up to 40 hours per week during summer and up to 20 hours per week during the school year.
Be able to commute to the designated work location and work in person in accordance with the hybrid work policy.

Nice To Haves

Strong Microsoft Office skills, such as Word and Excel.
Programming skills in Java, C+, or Python.
Some experience with graphical tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Understanding of electrical grids.

Responsibilities

Support construction projects that incorporate new field devices into the current SCADA system.
Work with a graphical user interface to support transmission operations.
Assist with internal processes and documentation.
Work with data analytics and help troubleshoot issues.
Support documentation and evidence gathering related to NERC CIP compliance requirements.