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.

Position Summary

Energy Transport and Delivery Modeling (ETDM) is a part of the Modeling and Analytics department of Integrated Systems Planning (ISP), an industry-leading approach to designing Xcel’s future energy system. To meet Xcel’s goal of a carbon-free system by 2050, Modeling and Analytics provides the data and evaluations needed to develop transmission, generation, distribution, and gas systems.

ETDM focuses on transmission system modeling and power system analysis, including steady state and transient analysis, as well as ensuring compliance with reliability standards. The group also endeavors to streamline and automate study approaches.

This Internship will be working out of Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO and will be part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. The ideal start date for this position is May 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Work with the ETDM engineers to automate a study process (e.g. capacitor switching studies). This will require understanding the study steps, learning how to interface with software programs, and sharing the outputs.

• Assist ETDM engineers with general study work, including model updates, verifying inputs, and reviewing outputs.

Requirements

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

• Electrical engineering – circuits knowledge at a minimum. Completion of a power systems introductory course would be a plus.

• Introductory programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab, C++)

• Any completion of energy systems courses (renewable energy, etc.) would be a plus.

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

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.70 to $30.10 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

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: 10/14/24

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