Xcel Energy · 1 week ago
Engineering Intern, Base Capital Projects
Denver Metropolitan Area
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22.50/hr - $30.10/hr
Start in 2026 SummerXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking an Engineering Intern to assist the Base Capital Projects organization. The intern will gain insight and experience in project engineering while supporting project managers with various tasks related to capital project work.
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Responsibilities
Work with the engineering and project management staff to support capital project work for existing power generation facilities in the Colorado region to support on-going operations
Will perform entry level engineering analysis doing tasks supporting both project management and construction
Tasks include submittal coordination, drawing support, construction planning and oversight, schedule review, quality control support, safety observations, and vendor outreach and coordination, with some exposure to budgeting
Qualification
Required
Current student, Junior status (as of Fall 2026) or higher
Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program, studying areas including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering
Ability to communicate effectively; both written and verbally
Must be self-motivated, have good technical skills, and ability to work well with others
Able to commute to the T3 Denver HQ (3500 Blake St.) as well as nearby Xcel Energy generating facilities as required. Access to a car would be necessary to access these facilities
Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)
Preferred
3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
Local to Denver, CO
Interest in power generation and the energy industry
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
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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
2025-12-27
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