Regulatory Business Intern - CO

About the role

Xcel Energy, a Fortune 500 energy provider serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states, is offering a regulatory administration internship. The intern will assist the Regulatory Administration team on policy, cost recovery, and rulemaking proceedings to secure Public Utilities Commission approval and achieve positive outcomes for the company and its customers. The experience includes project management, research, oral and written communications, compliance, reporting, and process improvement. The position starts in Fall 2026 and runs through the school year on a part‑time basis, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage or support assigned case(s) and meet case milestones accurately and timely.
• Research issues as needed and provide recommendations for leadership decisions.
• Report progress and milestones to management.
• Work cross‑functionally with business partners across the organization.
• Create high‑level process maps of case management or related processes and identify process improvements.

Minimum Requirements

• Current student (Junior or higher) enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, English, Economics, Public Policy, Environmental studies, or a related field.
• Ability to work full‑time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) and part‑time during the school year (up to 20 hours/week).
• Willingness to commute to the designated work location in‑person per Xcel Energy’s hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in research, writing, finance, or project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), AI tools, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint.

Benefits

• Pension plan
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay

Pay

$18.20 to $24.50 per hour

Schedule

Hybrid work model with an expectation to be onsite three days per week (Tuesday – Thursday). Interns work full‑time during the summer (up to 40 hours/week) and part‑time during the academic year (up to 20 hours/week).