Regulatory (Fall/Winter) Intern - CO

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Administration intern will assist with policy, cost recovery, and rulemaking proceedings to support Public Utilities Commission approval and positive outcomes for Xcel Energy and its customers. The intern will research, project manage, and support projects that advance the Company’s cost recovery or policy objectives. Work includes written and oral communications, compliance and reporting, and identifying process improvements. This is a Fall 2026 internship for a student living in Colorado. It is part-time during the school year, with the opportunity to become a summer internship. The intern must be able to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer and up to 20 hours per week during the school year, and commute to the designated work location in person under the hybrid work policy. The internship may be extended beyond its initial term depending on business needs and performance.

Requirements

Must live in the state of Colorado.
Must be a current student at junior level or higher.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Business, English, Economics, Public Policy, Environmental studies, or a related field.
Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer and up to 20 hours per week during the school year.
Must 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 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 of case management or related processes and identify process improvements.
Support policy, cost recovery, rulemaking, compliance, reporting, and communications work.