Generation Development Engineering Intern- MN, CO

About the role

Xcel Energy is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. The company is dedicated to delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. As an intern supporting the Generation Development Team, you will help plan new construction projects for electrical generating assets, work on defining the future of power, and gain experience in project management activities such as siting, equipment analysis, financial estimating, risk management, regulatory support, and process/tool development. The internship begins May 24, 2027, with possible extension based on performance and business needs. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model and emphasizes values of being Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, and Safe, along with employee commitments to meaningful work, reliable teamwork, growth opportunities, and rewards that help you thrive.

Responsibilities

• Assist in siting of new generation locations.
• Support equipment analysis and selection.
• Perform financial estimating and cost analysis.
• Develop risk management strategies.
• Support regulatory filings and submittals.
• Help develop new processes and tools for project management.

Requirements

• Current student, Sophomore or higher (as of Fall 2027).
• Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in any Engineering or Technical field.
• Minor travel opportunities to other Xcel Energy sites and existing generating facilities.
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours per week) and part‑time during the school year (up to 20 hours per week), with commuting to the designated work location in‑person per the hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• Interest in generating technologies, including solar, wind, battery storage, and combustion turbines.
• Interest in project management processes and techniques.
• Interest in emerging energy technologies and new advances in electrical generation and storage.

Benefits

• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $21.20 to $30.90 per hour.

Schedule

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model; many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday), though work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.