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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.

We are hiring a Business Intern to assist in the Gas Operations area at our 825 Rice Street St Paul, MN 55117. This internship will have the opportunity to work full-time during the summer with the ability to work part time during the school year. The ideal student will be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior undergraduate student (as of Summer 2026) who is pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Business, or Data Science. This role is to be filled immediately.

In this role, you will assist in the day-to-day operations of the natural gas system. Assist in the creation, maintenance and reporting of systematic maintenance plans for field assets. Other duties will include asset synchronization efficiency projects and overall assistance within the Gas Operations team.

Essential Responsibilities

+ Help with the creation of compliance related records in the standardized tracking system. Assist in the evaluation of compliance programs and be responsible for reporting requests.

+ Ability to utilize current Gas Standards to interpolate maintenance plans compliance against existing programs.

+ Works to continuously improve reporting solutions.

+ Assist with special projects as assigned.

+ Assist with crew scheduling

+ Assist with project closed out and archived projects

+ Support other locations as needed

Minimum Requirements

+ Must be a current student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Business, or Data Science

+ Have a 3.0 GPA or higher

+ A Current Student, Sophomore and above

+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel

+ Strong quantitative analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Positive and self-motivated

+ Excellent organizational experience

+ Ability to work as a team and take direction from multiple individuals

+ Ability to commute to work from Saint Paul, MN office

+ Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer

+ Ability to work 15-20 hours during the academic year

Preferred Requirements

+ Prior experience using SAP

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: $15.20 to $23.90 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

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: 10/19/25

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