Damage Prevention Intern - MN

Posted 3 days ago

xcel energyMinneapolis (MN)

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Intern

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$17.40 to $22.10 per hour

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About the role

Internship Opportunity at Xcel EnergyAre 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. At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive during your internship and beyond. Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Damage Prevention Organization. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in our Damage Prevention group that supports various business units throughout the company. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving department objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you've learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands-on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the Gas organization. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Participate in the monthly financial review/reporting process. Assist with Damage Prevention Investigations. Excavator outreach and education. Assist with updates, data maintenance, and analysis. This position is for a May 31, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship's initial term based on the candidate's successful performance and Xcel Energy's business needs.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Current student, Freshman or higher
  • Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, and/or MIS/Computer Science/ Data Analytics
  • Driver License and personal vehicle
Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
  • Completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework
  • Experience or Proficiency with data analytics tools.
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.The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $17.40 to $22.10 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. 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: 09/06/26

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