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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.

• **Project Description:**

Work with our project lead engineers designing and managing capital projects throughout the Energy Supply SPS fleet. Coordinate with plant personnel to develop the project Scope of Work, determine technical specifications, evaluate vendor bids, generate budget and schedule estimates, oversee installation/commissioning/startup tasks, and complete drawing and technical document reviews/updates. This internship will provide hands on engineering design and project management experience in power plant capital projects and would potentially lead to a full-time position with our team following graduation.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

+ _Lead small capital projects at power plants._

+ _Develop scopes of work for capital projects._

+ _Perform engineering analysis on assigned capital projects._

+ _Develop schedules and budgets for capital projects._

+ _Communicate technical details to vendors and other business units._

This position is for an immediate start date. These positions may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel’s business needs.

Minimum Requirements

+ Current student, _Junior or Senior status (as of May 2025)_

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

+ Able to commute to Harrington/Nichols Station and 790 Buchanan in Amarillo, TX- Hybrid schedule

+ The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer and 15-20 hrs./wk. during a school semester.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Ex. 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher

+ Completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework, including classes a ABET accredited engineering program

+ Experience or Proficiency with data analytics tools.

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 you’re 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 [email protected] .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $22.50 to $24.00 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 10/11/25

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