Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Intern - Xcel Energy

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? Aposition at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.

Project Description:

Intern Job posting Description:

An Engineering Intern on the Equipment and System Analytics team, part of the Energy Supply organization, will learn about and contribute to the way Xcel generates power today and in the future. Equipment and System Analytics is responsible to optimize and continuously improve the operation and maintenance approaches of the equipment in power generation facilities across the company. Data analytics will be used within the team to improve existing equipment maintenance strategies and drive fleet business decisions to improve reliability while minimizing the cost to produce energy. ESA is also responsible for providing data and analytics to identify and mitigate operational and financial risk across the generation portfolio. Interns have the opportunity to collaborate with engineers of many disciplines both on the team and in other departments while taking on a variety of projects. Projects will vary from scope development and project management for field work to software design to fit internal customer needs and help the organization capture additional operational data. This role is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of important organizational goals and be a part of the energy transition.

• Projects that an engineering intern would be involved in are support of instrumentation design and installation to better monitor critical equipment failure modes. This will include reviewing and updating drawings and diagrams, working with plant technicians, mechanics, engineers, and external contractors to complete work. A unique opportunity within the Equipment & System Analytics team will be the support and enhancement of software applications utilized for the Asset Performance Management programs using low code tools. Learning how to work on field instrument installation and software coding alongside Xcel engineering staff will build practical experience through mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.

• This will be an opportunity starting either in Spring 2025 or Summer 2025 with the potential to extend into a school semester. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer. If the intern works during the school year, their hours should be part-time.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program, studying areas such as electrical (preferred), mechanical (preferred), civil, and chemical engineering.

• Must be sophomore and above.

• Must be within commutable distance to service centers or power plants listed.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.70 to $30.10 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 10/30/24

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