Plant Engineering Intern - MN

Xcel Energy•Becker, MN

12h•$21 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support the Performance Optimization Organization, specifically, within the Reliability Engineering department at the Sherco Generating Plant in Becker, MN. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in one of our engineering groups that supports power plant operation and maintenance, small project development, and improving equipment reliability. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, obtain real world engineering experience, and collaborate with many internal organizations. 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 engineering organization.

Requirements

Current student, Sophomore or higher
Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering.
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

Completed coursework in power generation or project management and an interest in the power industry
Proficiency with writing technical reports and evaluating technical documentation.
Able to commute to the Sherco Generating Plant in Becker, MN

Responsibilities

Working with the Engineering staff to support plant projects, both capital and ops/maintenance.
Performance/efficiency analysis
Emissions control
Contract and project management
Specifying new and replacement equipment
Making process improvement recommendations
Supporting technical requests from operations and maintenance