Resource Planning Analyst Intern- CO

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.

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.

Join the Resource Planning team and have a direct impact on the future of energy in Colorado! As an entry level resource planning analyst, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to study the existing PSCo electric system, emerging generating technologies in Colorado, and support the development of an electric resource plan that prioritizes safe, clean, reliable, and affordable energy for Xcel’s customers. In this role, the candidate will gain valuable knowledge of the energy industry as well as exposure to various departments throughout Xcel, including generation and transmission planning and modeling, operations, legal and regulatory, and more.

The candidate will have the opportunity to support the ongoing development of the current electric resource plan and learn how generation resources are modeled and evaluated for selection. As part of this task, they will study the benefits of location and resource diversity and the importance of reliability when planning the future of Xcel’s portfolio of resources. They will also learn how external changes such as generation technology and electrification advancements impact the needs of the system and how Xcel plans to meet those needs. This role will expose them to the regulated utility environment, providing the opportunity to see how Xcel engages with stakeholders, works to keep costs low, and considers the societal impact of resource planning through Just Transition goals. This position will provide the candidate with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the energy industry while directly contributing to an exciting future for Colorado.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
•    Supporting regulatory filings
•    Supporting energy systems modeling
•    Development of resource plans and large scale power plant (generation) RFPs 
•    Other ad hoc projects and assignments

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, Junior or higher
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Operations Research, Mathematics, or Business
- 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:
- Python proficiency 

- VBA Proficiency 
- Optimization modeling preferred
- Gurobi proficiency
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particualrly strong Microsoft Excel skills), as well as technical writing 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: $20.90 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26

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