Design & Equipment Reliability Engineering Intern - MN

• 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/15/26

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