Xcel Energy · 2 days ago
Commercial Operations Intern
Denver Metropolitan Area
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$20.40/hr - $27.20/hr
Start in 2026 SummerXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Commercial Operations Intern to support their Generation Organization. The role involves producing forecasts, analyzing data, and facilitating business planning within the Commercial Operations department.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Produce Plexos production forecast models, analyze outcomes, and present findings to all areas of Xcel Energy
Track the logistics, storage, reconciliation, and accounting of various solid fuels
Analyze long-term natural gas deliverability options for planned resources
Facilitate business planning, communications, and organization for Com Ops
Prepare presentation materials for white-papers and Xcel Energy board meetings
Process large volumes of data into meaningful displays and dashboards under the guidance and tutelage of experienced data scientists
Schedule and deliver gas and electricity from source to demand centers
Monitor the electric grid in real time to critically commit and dispatch generation resources; prepare PCI models to offer resources and bid load into organized markets
Qualification
Required
Current student, Junior status (as of Fall 2026) or higher
Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or similar
Able to commute to our corporate office in Denver, CO- Hybrid Schedule
Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the spring (up to 20 hours a week)
Preferred
3.50 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
Completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework (as of Fall 2026), including classes in advanced mathematics, coding or programming language, and/or statistics
Experience or Proficiency with MS Office and 365 tools, and excellent verbal and written skills
Benefits
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
Founded in 1909
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Brian Van Abel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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