About the role#
As a Substation Design Engineering Intern, you will work alongside our engineering and design teams to support high voltage substation projects. You will gain practical experience with budget estimates, NERC compliance, and technical design tasks. This position offers exposure to the power industry and provides opportunities to develop your professional communication and interpersonal skills.
What you'll do#
- Support high voltage substation design projects including one-line diagrams and layouts.
- Perform basic engineering calculations and validate project data.
- Assist with design packages, drawing updates, and standards documentation.
- Participate in design reviews and team coordination meetings.
- Organize project data and engineering records.
- Help prepare documentation for site visits.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program.
- Sophomore or Junior classification.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivation and good mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
- Course work in Power Transmission and Distribution is preferred.
- An interest in the power industry is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Amarillo, Texas.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: 10-20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week when school is out of session.
- Compensation: $21.20 to $25.00 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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