About the role#
Xcel Energy is seeking a graduate intern to support the Northern Power Company Resource Planning team within the Integrated System Planning organization. This paid internship provides hands-on experience in resource planning workstreams across the Upper Midwest service territory. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, contribute to strategic planning objectives, and present findings to leadership.
What you'll do#
- Participate in weekly meetings to track resource planning workstreams.
- Contribute to the development and approval of the NSP resource expansion plan.
- Gather input assumptions for modeling and conduct research on generation cost assumptions and emerging technologies.
- Research MISO workshops regarding resource accreditation and planning reserve margins.
- Perform data analysis to support strategic decisions on generation asset retirement, extension, and expansion.
- Assist in executing Requests for Proposals to solicit new long-term capacity and energy resources.
- Evaluate bids using financial, economic, and environmental criteria.
- Prepare presentation materials for external stakeholder engagement and executive approval.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited graduate program.
- Pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Ability to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours per week) and part-time during the school year (up to 20 hours per week).
- Ability to commute to the Minneapolis office for in-person work.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Completion of at least one year of graduate coursework is preferred.
- Experience or proficiency with data analytics tools is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time (internship duration).
- Compensation: $22.10 to $27.90 per hour.
- Benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and holidays.
About Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy provides electricity and natural gas services across eight states. The company operates in Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, and Texas. Its primary focus involves the generation and distribution of energy through renewable sources, nuclear energy, and traditional utility infrastructure. The organization maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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