Substation Design Engineering Intern (Fall/Winter)

Xcel Energy•Amarillo, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Xcel Energy is seeking a Substation Design Engineering Intern to work with substation engineering and design staff on high-voltage substation design projects, budget estimate creation, and NERC compliance activities. The internship offers practical engineering experience and opportunities to develop communication and interpersonal skills. The intern works 10–20 hours per week during the academic school year and 40 hours per week during the summer. The role includes limited field exposure.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program.
Must have sophomore or junior classification.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
Must be self-motivated, have good mechanical aptitude, and work well with others.
Must be able to work 10–20 hours per week while school is in session and 40 hours per week when school is out of session.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Power Transmission & Distribution.
Interest in the power industry.

Responsibilities

Support substation design tasks, including one-line diagrams, layouts, and basic calculations.
Assist with drawing updates, design packages, and standards documentation.
Perform basic engineering calculations and data validation.
Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings.
Support site visit preparation and documentation.
Organize and analyze project data and engineering records.