Gas Design Intern - MN

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. At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive – during your internship and beyond. Xcel Energy is seeking a candidate to support our Distribution Gas Design Organization within our East Twin Cities service territory. This paid internship offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the planning, design, and execution of natural gas distribution projects. Interns will assist with project design activities, field investigations, construction coordination, and stakeholder communication while working closely with designers, engineers, operations personnel, and external customers. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to utility operations, interns will develop technical and professional skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain a deeper understanding of how natural gas infrastructure is designed, maintained, and improved to safely serve our customers and communities. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Review city/county/state construction plans for conflicts Design gas and service replacements Set up billing for customer driven jobs Review as-builts and mapping for inaccuracies Submit requests to fix mapping inaccuracies  This position is for a May 31, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.

Current student, Sophomore or higher Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Construction Management, Project Management (construction-focused), Surveying Engineering or Land Surveying , Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Utility Engineering , Industrial Engineering Potential day travel to work sites, as required Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy Preferred Qualifications: 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher Experience or Proficiency with GIS tools Able to commute to the Newport (MN) Service Center 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: $18.90 to $19.50 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