System Protection Engineering Intern- 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. System Protection Engineering Intern position: This is a year-round internship, minimum 2 years requested. System Protection Engineering service supports distribution and transmission relays. SPE is responsible for the short circuit and power system database, special studies, and PRC NERC compliance tasks, including investigation of system disturbances. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for lightning analysis in support of transmission operation investigations
• Responsible for short circuit modeling updates, including replacement of relays, transmission line and transformer modeling.
• Work with mentor on special assignments, such as SQL queries, feeder settings, and lab testing of relay settings

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 business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Current student, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027)
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering
• Must be able to commit to the internship for at least a calendar year
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours