Renewables Reliability Engineering Intern

Posted:
8/30/2024, 6:07:10 AM

Location(s):
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Xcel Energy has an opportunity for Engineering Interns to expand their knowledge and work with our Reliability Engineering team.  Interns will work with the engineering staff to support the reliable and efficient operation of Xcel Energy’s renewable generation assets including wind farms and solar farms.  Work with the engineering staff to support wind farm data analytics projects and R&D efforts. An ideal candidate can apply statistical techniques to analyze time-series data and present useful conclusions as reports and PowerPoint slides.  Candidate demonstrates an innate curiosity to learn new data analysis tools and methods and takes initiative in R&D projects involving Xcel’s wind turbines. Through data mining and practical field experience, the candidate will gain insight and experience in the exciting field of wind and solar plant operations.

  • This will be a summer opportunity with the potential to extend into a school semester. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer.  If the intern works during the school year, their hours should be part-time.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program, studying areas such as electrical (preferred), mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering.

  • Must be a rising junior and above.

  • Must live within commutable distance to Marshall Operations Center, Materials Distribution Center or a company owned wind or solar facility.

  • Must be able to work full time during the summer, and part time during the school year.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Coursework in applied physics, mathematics, fluid dynamics, and wind energy-related topics.

  • Proficiency using Python, MATLAB, or any other programming languages for data analysis. 

  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

  • Able to occasionally travel to wind and solar facilities to support field operations.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected].

Non-Bargaining

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Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 09/29/24

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