Distribution Planning Engineering Intern - MN

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. At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive – during your internship and beyond. This intern will work with the Planning Engineers to support distribution system studies and project development. They will perform power flow studies and distribution project development. The intern will also develop distribution plans and evaluate community solar garden interconnection studies. Through this, they will gain practical operations experience and mentorship to understand the grid better and develop communication and people skills through collaboration and teamwork. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Run power flow studies Forecast load growth Design capacity expansion projects Support regulatory filings This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.

Minimum Requirements

Current student, Sophomore or higher Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in engineering. Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in power systems