Junior Engineering Intern

Posted:
9/9/2024, 11:41:50 AM

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

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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

Transmission and Substation Standards sponsors, authors, and maintains standards and specifications for the design, procurement, and construction of Xcel Energy’s transmission system. The Standards team works across the enterprise; coordinate with various Transmission work groups, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Safety. Interns will be exposed to a wide breadth of Xcel Energy.

This internship would be full-time during the summer starting May 2025. Potential to continue part-time during the 2025 - 2026 school year. Candidates should be able to work out of the Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO office.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Engineering staff to support Standards projects.

  • Work as an entry level engineering analyst doing tasks spanning all aspects of standards development including scope creation, knowledge transfer from subject matter experts, project management, and document preparation.

  • Through practical operations experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.  

  • 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.

Requirements

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

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: $22.50 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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