Design & Equipment Reliability Engineering 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. This intern will provide support of Monticello Design Engineering Team and Capital Projects. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Work on industrial safety improvement items - shaft guards for rotating machinery, platforms, and other industrial safety engineering requests. Work on site engineering document change backlog Improve upon reporting tools used by site engineers and integration of AI tools into design engineering activities. Support early screening of outage modifications. Engage in site troubleshooting and decision-making efforts by researching operating experience Research replacements for obsolete equipment Update site calculations.     Update lifecycle management documents  Endeavor software implementation.  This position is for a May 24, 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 electrical, mechanical or civil engineering. Occasional travel to meet with engineers & interns at downtown facilities, and sister plant (Prairie Island) Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Computer/data science experience to support software and database improvement activities Problem solving skills Focus on safety Must be able to pass nuclear background screening for un-escorted access to the nuclear facilities 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: $21.20 to $24.60 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 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: 10/15/26 EEO is the Law |  EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel