Siting and Land Rights Intern - Minneapolis, 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 lookin to hire a Siting and Land Rights intern to assist in various siting and land rights O&M and capital projects activities.

Position Summary

This internship is an incredible opportunity to experience and learn about the real estate and development industry from the ground up at Xcel Energy. This intern role will perform the range of activities associated with the planning, siting and acquisition of permits and land rights for the construction, operation and maintenance of gas, electric and generation facilities for Xcel Energy and its operating and subsidiary companies. The intern will handle ROW document drafting, research and landowner interactions.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Assist in the preparation of permits and land use applications. Support the Siting & Land Rights Department with land rights negotiations and associated title research and easement/lease document preparation. Assist with landowner notification of upcoming gas, electric and wind generation construction activities Coordinate the purchase and sale of property Attend meetings with stakeholders. Perform record keeping tasks Travel 25% to various local sites (company car will be provided for local travel)

This position is for a May