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.

Is it time to see how all those college courses translate to the real world?  Are you ready to work alongside experienced professionals on real projects and issues? An internship at Xcel Energy will give you practical experience in the energy industry at a company that’s committed to excellence, safety and environmental stewardship.

Project Description

Support the reliability engineering team at Cherokee Station.

Work as a reliability engineering intern doing tasks that support such as learning powerplant fundamentals, red-lining engineering drawings, analyzing root cause failures, planning, and executing projects.

The individual will get hand on experience by working alongside other engineers and craft personnel.

Get hands on experience on monitoring system in developing a robust reliability program.

Through practical operations experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.

This will be a yearlong opportunity (start date of January 2025) with the potential to extend into the summer. The candidate should be able to work part-time during the school year.  If the intern works during the summer, their hours should be full-time.

Minimum Requirements

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

In person work, may occasionally travel to other sites in Denver metro area.

Mechanical, electrical or controls engineering major.

Collaboration with different departments.

Project management skillset.

Preferred Requirements

Thermodynamics course.

Power systems course.

Familiarity with mechanical components.

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 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: 11/21/24

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