Electric Distribution Standards Intern - MN, CO

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. Electric Distribution Standards covers all of the material from the Substation to the meter on the building. Overhead Distribution, Underground Distribution, Underground Network, Outdoor Lighting, and Communication Standards. The standard manuals are what design and construction use to build the electrical distribution system. This role covers all 8 states that Xcel Energy covers with the physical location in St. Paul, MN and Denver, CO. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Research and write white papers on equipment with detailed technical information such as: number of operations, insulating material, compliance with relevant standards (e.g., IEEE, ASTM, ANSI), physical size for future distribution system (FAN/Grid Modernization) Analyze current equipment for manufacture equivalent material as compared to incumbent materials. Multiple sources for functionally equivalent material Assist Xcel Energy engineers with Design and Construction Manual development Assist Xcel Energy engineers with faulty material analysis and solution research This position is for a May 31, 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