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.

Energy Supply (Generation) Compliance Programs is seeking a highly analytical, detail oriented, and self motivated intern with a strong interest in data driven decision making, process optimization and continuous improvement. The Data Analyst intern will work closely with Reporting & Compliance Consultants to map process data, build out queries in multiple databases, develop data checks within PowerBI or similar analytics tool, automate reporting functions, manage software tickets with vendors of reporting tools, and translate work into process guidance documents, procedures and training. 

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support analytical and continuous improvement initiatives under the guidance of Reporting & Compliance Analysts or Planning and Process Consultants.

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, IT support teams, and vendors to support data mapping, report development, automation, and development/improvement of process documents and training. 

• Collect, validate, analyze and organize operational data used for reporting and trend analysis that will support root cause analysis, problem-solving, and development of solutions/process improvements.

• Enhance existing dashboards or develop new dashboards that track key operational metrics. Ensure the dashboards are meaningful and usable for plant teams. Ensure dashboards remain accurate, current, and aligned with evolving business needs.

• Identify outdated program and training content, develop updated program and training documentation, and partner with learning management systems (LMS) to migrate training content into LMS-based training. 

• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project planning with internal and external stakeholders.

• Project manage small to medium improvement projects per technical implementation plans. 

This position is for a May 24, 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 Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics or related technical degree.

• 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

• Experience or proficiency with data analytics tools such as Microsoft Excel, Python, Java, VBA, SQL, Databricks and PowerBI.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Coursework or experience in data analytics, engineering, business analytics, or a related field.

• Demonstrates the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with subject manager experts within a fast‑paced team environment.

• Able to commute to the Marshall Operations Center in Minneapolis, MN three or more days per week (core days are T, W, and TH with balance either in office or from remote location)

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.

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