Posted:
9/7/2024, 4:56:14 AM
Location(s):
Denver, Colorado, United States ⋅ Colorado, 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.
Project Description:
Working with a cross functional team of engineering, operations, and analysts to support wildfire mitigation efforts on the Transmission system in all Xcel Energy territories. The work may include entry level engineering and analyst tasks centered around mitigation technique reporting and analysis, data mining and benchmarking with other utilities and organizations, support of field and control center operational groups, and problem solving related to current and proposed mitigation techniques. Through practical operations experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.
This will be a summer opportunity will begin in January 2025 (can we post sooner for work in early 2025?); 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:
Enrolled in programs focused on Science, Technology, or Mathematics, such as computer engineering, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, mathematics, statistics, economics, data science, electric design, project management, construction management, chemistry, environmental studies, natural sciences, and similar.
Engineering and Computer Science degrees are preferred.
Coursework in electric power systems, risk analysis, data analytics, and programming are preferred.
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-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.40 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), HolidaysBenefit 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: 11/03/24EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
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Website: https://xcelenergy.com/
Headquarter Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1909
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Electrical Distribution ⋅ Energy ⋅ Natural Resources