Operations Technology Intern- CO

Xcel Energy•Golden, CO

10h•$21 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy has an opportunity for a long-term internship within the Operation Technology (OT) Converged Support organization. This unique internship will offer access to work with the Data Center Services – Compute and Converged Support. The successful candidate will gain insight and exposure to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)- Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Compliance requirements and be able to support with proper documentation as well as evidence gathering. Over the course of 18 months (20-40 hours weekly), the intern will learn and work on specific requirements within the OT Converged Support Team. The intern will develop skills for OT area and CIP documentation for meeting compliance requirement and provide support with daily tasks and needs. This position is for a May 31, 2027 start date. 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. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected]. Non-Bargaining Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Requirements

Current student, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027)
Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in computer science, management information systems, computer engineering, engineering, mathematics, analytics, or business.
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

The applicant must be energetic and competent, and willing to commit to a minimum of 18 months within the Xcel Energy Operation Technology (OT) Converged Support organization. The applicant’s graduation date must not precede the completion date of the internship program
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Strong work ethic and initiative
Ability to work well in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to prioritize tasks and has better organization skills
Any experiences with the following technologies would be desired: SharePoint, Windows, Linux, VMware, MS Office/Office 365
Project Management Experience
Interest in Security & Compliance, and Networking

Responsibilities

Develop skills for OT area and CIP documentation for meeting compliance requirements. (60%)
Be available to learn OT infrastructure and provide support as assigned. (30%)
Work with Team and assist with On-Prem ServiceNow (OP-SNOW) tickets assignment as per Change Management standards & guidelines. (5%)
Stay focused on existing assignments as well as be available to learn new process & procedures. (5%)