Xcel Energy · 16 hours ago
AI Enablement Intern
Twin Cities Area
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$27.20/hr - $27.20/hrXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company that provides energy-related products and services to millions of customers. They are seeking an AI Enablement Intern to join their team, focusing on the integration of AI technology to improve business processes and drive productivity. The role involves collaborating with various teams to identify opportunities for AI solutions and supporting the implementation of these technologies across the organization.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with business teams in a consultative manner to understand workflows, pain points, and opportunities for improvement
Help identify where AI is appropriate—and where it isn’t—by mapping real business problems to practical AI solutions
Contribute to the design of AI‑enabled solutions that improve broken or inefficient processes, with a strong focus on value over novelty
Support implementation efforts, recognizing that successful AI adoption requires more than technology—it requires clear communication, change management, and smart rollout approaches
Help assess and communicate impact, including how AI solutions are improving productivity, quality, or the employee experience
Contribute to building the AI community at Xcel Energy by supporting initiatives like the Copilot Flight Plan, Copilot Champions, and Hero Stories that highlight real success
Help capture and share wins, lessons learned, and best practices so effective AI usage spreads across teams
Support engagement strategies that inspire curiosity, confidence, and responsible use of AI tools
Enable teams to learn from one another by helping package insights, stories, and examples in ways that are easy to reuse and adapt
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program (as of Fall 2026) in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Analytics, Communications, Organizational Development, or similar)
Strong curiosity about AI and how it can reshape work—not just from a technology perspective, but from a business and human perspective
Ability to engage with stakeholders, ask good questions, and translate ambiguous problems into clear next steps
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable explaining ideas to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Comfort operating in ambiguity and learning quickly in a fast‑evolving space
Must be a local resident in CO or MN
Preferred
Experience working on cross‑functional projects involving technology, process improvement, consulting, or product strategy
Familiarity with modern AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, automation tools, analytics platforms), or strong interest in learning them quickly
Experience with storytelling, presentations, or content creation that helps spread ideas and best practices
Exposure to change management, adoption strategies, or community‑building efforts
Basic data literacy—comfortable interpreting simple trends or signals to support decision‑making
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
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
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
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