Energy Solutions Engineer Intern

Xcel Energy

  • Denver, CO
  • $22.50-24.00 per hour
  • Training
  • Part-time
  • 7 hours ago
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.We are looking for an Energy Solutions Engineer intern to support our Customer Energy & Transportation Solutions department. This position will help Xcel Energy customers use energy more efficiently. You will assist in providing technical guidance to internal and external customers; evaluate potential projects and recommend solutions. You will also develop knowledge and expertise in specific technical areas and apply that expertise to maximize customer benefit from Xcel Energy conservation products and provide outstanding customer service.Position SummaryProvide technical expertise in conservation programs to assist Xcel Energy customers to use energy more efficiently. Provide technical guidance and review directly to customers, sales staff, and marketing staff; examine potential applications and recommend solutions. Develop knowledge and expertise in specific technical areas and applying that expertise to maximize customer benefit from Xcel Energy conservation products.Essential Responsibilities
  • Provide technical assistance to the Xcel Energy Marketing and Sales organizations. Perform the day-to-day engineering in assigned technical areas. Construct analyses in the technical-financial models that meet the state regulatory and corporate guidelines.
  • Develop rapid but rigorous analytical models based upon good engineering practice and the methodological direction of other Technical Consulting staff. Learn job responsibilities as well as rules / guidelines (both regulatory and internal) from Technical Consultants, Senior Technical Consultants, and Team Lead Technical Consultant for assigned programs.
  • Develop and maintain Xcel Energy's technical knowledge in specific assigned area for gas or electric conservation programs (HVAC, lighting, compressed air, energy efficient building construction, motors, controls, industrial processing, boilers, furnaces, recommissioning). This position will be a resource in the assigned area.
  • Leverage internal expertise to customer advantage by developing relationships with external networks of engineering and architectural firms, government agencies, industry associations and research firms. Acquire and develop knowledge in assigned areas by interacting and learning from these sources.
  • Meet established turnaround time criteria for assigned projects to foster customer participation.
  • Innovate new methods to improve customer service and team effectiveness
Minimum RequirementsPursuit of a Bachelors in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering degree from ABET accredited engineering program
Junior standing or higher as of Spring 2026
Minimum 3.0 GPA (please attach unofficial transcript)
Ability to commute to Denver or Minneapolis during the summer of 2026
Experience with Microsoft ExcelAs 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 .Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $22.50 to $24.00 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), HolidaysBenefit 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.In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Deadline to Apply: 10/16/25| | | |ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
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