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Xcel Energy Transmission Planning Engineer Intern in Amarillo, Texas

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.

Position Summary

The position is a learning opportunity for interns pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis is power systems engineering and analysis.

This Internship will be working in Amarillo, TX and will be part-time during the 2024 - 2025 school year starting January 2025 and full-time during the summer months.

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside experience Transmission Planning engineers and assist with the verification of transmission planning models, which include power flow, transient stability and short circuit models.

  • Aside from model verification, intern will learn the principles behind transmission modeling and the need for completing these types of analysis to assure transmission system reliability for the SPS network.

  • Expected to perform these different types of analysis, with various degrees of complexity, and gain an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to assure system reliability, when tasked with keep the lights on.

  • Become familiar with requirements specific to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and how these requirements have shaped the electric utility industry.

  • Other duties will be assigned including participation in some meetings with the Southwest Power Pool to gain knowledge with the operation of a Regional Transmission Organization.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program, studying Electrical Engineering with emphasis in power system engineering or Computer Science may be considered

  • MS-Office Skills (Word, Excel, Visio, etc.), Computer programing VBA, Python a plus

  • Webpage skills a plus

  • Good writing abilities is a plus, along with good organizational skills

As 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 recruiting@xcelenergy.com .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.70 to $22.50 per hour

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.

Deadline to Apply: 10/14/24

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