Regulatory Business (Fall/Winter) Intern - Colorado

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

7d•$19 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is hiring a Regulatory Business Intern to support the Regulatory Administration team with policy, cost recovery, and rulemaking proceedings. The work is intended to help secure Public Utilities Commission approval and positive outcomes for the company and its customers. The intern will support or project-manage projects that advance cost recovery or policy objectives, contribute to research and communications, assist with compliance or reporting, and identify process improvements. This is a Colorado-based fall internship beginning in Fall 2026 and continuing through the school year on a part-time basis, with an opportunity to become a summer internship. Depending on business needs and successful performance, the internship may extend beyond its initial term. The role follows a hybrid work policy and requires commuting to the designated work location in person. Interns must live in Colorado and be able to work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer. The anticipated starting base pay is $19.30 to $24.50 per hour. The position is eligible for a pension, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and holidays.

Requirements

Must live in Colorado.
Be a current student at junior level or higher.
Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Business, English, Economics, Public Policy, Environmental studies, or a related field.
Be able to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer and up to 20 hours per week during the school year.
Be able to commute to the designated work location in person under the hybrid work policy.

Nice To Haves

Research, writing, financial, or project management experience or coursework.
Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), AI, Adobe Acrobat, or SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Manage or support assigned regulatory cases.
Research issues as needed.
Meet case milestones accurately and on time.
Report milestone progress to management.
Provide recommendations to leadership when decisions are needed.
Work cross-functionally with business partners across the organization.
Create high-level process maps for case management or related processes and identify process improvements.
Support policy, cost recovery, and rulemaking proceedings, including communications, compliance items, and reporting.