Join the Resource Planning team and have a direct impact on the future of energy in Texas and New Mexico! As an entry level resource planning analyst, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to study the existing SPS electric system, emerging generating technologies in Texas and New Mexico, and support the development of an electric resource plan that prioritizes safe, clean, reliable, and affordable energy for Xcel Energy's customers. In this role, the candidate will gain valuable knowledge of the energy industry as well as exposure to various departments throughout Xcel Energy, including generation and transmission planning and modeling, operations, legal and regulatory, and more.

The candidate will have the opportunity to support the ongoing development of the current electric resource plan and learn how generation resources are modeled and evaluated for selection. As part of this task, they will study the benefits of location and resource diversity and the importance of reliability when planning the future of Xcel Energy's portfolio of resources. They will also learn how external changes such as generation technology and electrification advancements impact the needs of the system and how Xcel Energy plans to meet those needs. This role will expose them to the regulated utility environment, providing the opportunity to see how Xcel Energy engages with stakeholders, works to keep costs low, and considers the societal impact of resource planning through Just Transition goals. This position will provide the candidate with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the energy industry while directly contributing to an exciting future for Texas and New Mexico.

This will be a yearlong opportunity with the potential to change to Summer & Fall 2025. 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, finance, accounting, data science, drafting, gas design, electric design, project management, construction management, chemistry, biology, environmental studies, natural sciences, and similar.