2025 Internship Program

Job Description

Is it time to see how all those college courses translate to the real world?  Are you ready to work alongside experienced professionals on real projects and issues? An internship at Xcel Energy will give you practical experience in the energy industry at a company that’s committed to excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Company Overview

As a leading electric utility and natural gas delivery company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.8 million electric and 2.1 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.

Program Summary

Xcel Energy is seeking interns for our 2025 Internship Program. Our internships provide meaningful experience through realistic projects that directly impact a team’s and Xcel Energy’s business goals. Interns may be associate degree, undergraduate degree or graduate degree level students who are seeking internships and are currently enrolled in an accredited academic institution. College internships must be related to a student’s field of study and/or interest. Our internships are available within our eight-state service territory, including: Colorado, Minnesota, Texas, New Mexico, Michigan, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota. 

We are currently offering 100+ internships in three different areas of interest:

• Business Internship
• Engineering Internship
• Technical Internship

View and apply to our open internship positions on our website: Internships at Xcel Energy

Our positions have two start dates: January and May of 2025. These positions may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel’s business needs.

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

This is a part-time position. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $15.20 to $30.10 per hour, based on the students’ year of study. 

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.