Regulatory Business (Fall/Winter) Intern - Colorado

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

8d•$19 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Business Intern will assist Xcel Energy’s Regulatory Administration team with policy, cost recovery, and rulemaking proceedings to help secure Public Utilities Commission approval and positive outcomes for the company and its customers. The intern will research issues, project manage or support projects, prepare oral and written communications, work on compliance items and reporting, and identify process improvements. The position starts in Fall 2026 and runs through the school year on a part-time basis, with the possibility of a summer internship and extension depending on business needs and successful performance. The intern must live in Colorado and commute to the designated work location in person under the company’s hybrid work policy.

Requirements

Be a current student at the 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.
Live in the state of Colorado.
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 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, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Manage or support assigned 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, rulemaking, compliance, and reporting work.