Energy Supply Base Capital Engineering Intern - MN, WI

Xcel Energy

Hours: Part time
Where: Minneapolis, MN, 55401
Apply by: End Date: October 16, 2026
Posted: Sep 7

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.

What you'd do

Assist project engineers at power plants with project management and execution.
Learn how power plants generate electricity as well as learning the systems/subsystems that support the plants’ major equipment.
Learn how to read and use piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s), electrical schematics and general plant drawings in support of projects
Learn to use various project planning and project budgeting systems.

What they want

Current student, Sophomore or higher
Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering or related program.
Able to commute to any one of the plants in Becker, MN; Mankato, MN; Red Wing, MN; LaCrosse, WI; or Ashland, WI.
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.

Starts: 2026-09-07