Xcel Energy

System Protection Engineer Intern

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-09-16

Responsibilities

  • Analyze lightning data for event outages.
  • Perform short circuit modeling tasks for new and retired equipment.
  • Support laboratory testing of relays for firmware updates.
  • Conduct short-circuit coordination for distribution feeder relays.
  • Assist in managing the protective relay database.
  • Shadow engineers in daily tasks.
  • Learn about testing equipment in the laboratory.

Job Requirements

  • Current student with Sophomore status or higher.
  • Enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program (electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical).
  • Ability to commute to the corporate office in Denver, CO.
  • Availability to work full-time during the summer.
  • Preferred GPA of 2.8 or higher.
  • Completed 1 year of undergraduate coursework in basic circuits.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheets.
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