Energy Supply Base Capital Engineering Intern - MN, WI

Xcel Energy
Mankato, Minnesota, United StatesPosted Sep 7, 2026

About the role

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. Project Description: Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Energy Supply Base Capital Engineering Projects, specifically at one of the coal-fired or RDF (refuse-derived fuel) generating plants in the Minnesota or Wisconsin regions. Plant locations are Becker, MN; Mankato, MN; Red Wing, MN; LaCrosse, WI; and Ashland, WI. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in engineering project management that supports the generating plants. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you’ve learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands-on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the Energy Supply organization. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Assist project engineers at power plants with project management and execution. Learn how power plants generate electricity as well as learning the systems/subsystems that support the plants’ major equipment. Learn how to read and use piping & instrumentat

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