Power Plant Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Intern

$43,056 - $62,608/Yr

Xcel Energy - Denver, CO

Part-time - Intern

Denver, CO

10,001+ employees

Utilities

About the position

The Power Plant Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Intern position at Xcel Energy offers an exciting opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the energy industry. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, supporting the reliability engineering team at Cherokee Station. This role involves hands-on tasks such as learning power plant fundamentals, analyzing root cause failures, and executing projects, all while developing essential professional skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the reliability engineering team at Cherokee Station.
• Learn power plant fundamentals and red-line engineering drawings.
• Analyze root cause failures and assist in planning and executing projects.
• Gain hands-on experience by working alongside engineers and craft personnel.
• Monitor systems to develop a robust reliability program.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Studying areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering.
• Mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering major.
• Collaboration with different departments.
• Project management skillset.

Nice-to-haves

• Completed a thermodynamics course.
• Completed a power systems course.
• Familiarity with mechanical components.

Benefits

• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays