Xcel Energy Inc is hiring: Environmental Analyst Internship in Minneapolis

Xcel Energy Inc is hiring an Environmental Analyst Intern for a yearlong position in Minneapolis, MN, starting January 2025. The intern will support environmental compliance and reporting tasks, gaining practical experience in the energy industry. Candidates should be enrolled in relevant Science, Technology, or Mathematics programs. Full-time work is required during the summer, with part-time options during the school year. Weekly travel to NSP generating plants is expected.
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.
Is it time to see how all those college courses translate to the real world? Are you ready to work alongside experienced professionals on real projects and issues? An internship at Xcel Energy will give you practical experience in the energy industry at a company that’s committed to excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship.
Project Description
Work with the Environmental Services staff to support environmental compliance and reporting requirements. Work as an entry-level Environmental Analyst doing tasks that support the tools, programs, and databases used to perform various compliance tasks such as data collection and analysis for compliance review, stack testing report review, report compilation, field work, and assist with field inspections. Through practical environmental compliance-related experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.
This will be a yearlong opportunity (start date of January 2025) with the potential to extend into a school semester. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer. If the intern works during the school year, their hours should be part-time.
Minimum Requirements

Enrolled in programs focused on Science, Technology, or Mathematics, such as computer engineering, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, accounting, data science, drafting, gas design, electric design, project management, construction management, chemistry, biology, environmental studies, natural sciences, and similar.
Weekly travel likely between NSP generating plants (primarily covering Twin Cities Metropolitan Area).
Environmental Studies/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Excel Spreadsheet (Microsoft Suite).

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: $17.00 to $27.20 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: 02/13/25
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