Nuclear Regulatory Affairs/Licensing Engineer 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. Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to join our Licensing and Regulatory Affairs department at our Minneapolis, MN (414 office). This paid internship offers a hands-on opportunity to engage in technically rigorous and high-impact work that supports the safe, compliant operation of nuclear facilities. Interns will collaborate with experienced professionals on projects that require analytical thinking, technical precision, and regulatory insight. This role will contribute to licensing actions, regulatory correspondence, and compliance initiatives that ensure alignment with NRC requirements and support operational excellence.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Development of license amendment request from approved standard changes Research applicability of proposed license amendment requests Regulatory data analytics to assess for internal and industry trends Development of process improvements

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 deg