Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support the planning and execution of new capital renewable and dispatchable generation projects being constructed in Colorado to support Xcel Energy’s clean energy transition
Requirements
- Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university Bachelor's program in pursuit of an Engineering degree
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote) and Google Earth
- Interest in obtaining FE certification
- Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering disciplines preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively; both written and verbally, with good organizational skills
- Must be self- motivated, have good mechanical aptitude, and ability to work well with others
Responsibilities
- Work as an entry level engineering analyst performing tasks spanning all aspects of plant operations including engineering, project management and construction
- Provide submittal coordination, drawing support, construction planning and oversight, schedule review, quality control support, and vendor outreach and coordination, with some exposure to budgeting
- Work with the Project Management and Engineering staff, supporting requests from operations and engineering, in making performance/efficiency improvement recommendations
- Leverage communication skills to develop relationships with key project stakeholders including environmental, land rights, various engineering groups, project controls, external consultants and development partners, and other necessary groups to support project planning
- Acquire and develop knowledge in assigned areas by interacting and learning from these sources
- Meet established turnaround time criteria for assigned projects to foster internal stakeholder participation and support project goals
- Innovate new methods to improve stakeholder engagement and team effectiveness
Other
- Current student, Junior status (as of May 2026) or higher
- Able to commute to the corporate office in Denver, CO office and project sites within the state of Colorado, periodic overnight stays may be required for remote locations
- 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
- Ability to work well with others
- Self-motivated
