Transmission System Protection Engineering Intern MN
About The Position
Opportunities for students to assist protection engineers in doing system studies, collecting and gathering information from system events, and having a better understanding of how our transmission grid works and how to protect it. This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
Requirements
- Current student, Sophomore or higher
- Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (less than 4 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.
Nice To Haves
- Able to communicate in written and spoken English well
- Able to use a computer
- Have taken basic Calculus level math, and some Physics
- Able to work in the office Tues-Wed-Thu 8-4 in the summer
Responsibilities
- Modeling of power system components for short circuit studies
- Using substation metering and relaying diagrams to model the relay and zone of protection
- Gathering event information (Weather, lightning, fault records) for event analysis
- Fulfilling data modelling from transmission portfolio delivery/capital projects
- Fulfilling short circuit study request from various departments (MISO,ISP)
- Doing data reporting and analysis on power system network
Benefits
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
