Technical Intern, Environmental

~ Every day we power millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern States. Our commitment starts with the basics—customers can count on us 24/7 to be there with safe, reliable and affordable energy. But, what we provide goes much deeper than that. ~

We are a recognized industry leader in delivering renewable energy and in reducing carbon and other emissions, efforts that have put us on a path to a more sustainable energy future. Through a growing range of innovative solutions, we continue to empower our customers with industry-leading options and energy alternatives to support their goals and objectives.

In a rapidly changing industry, we are taking a smart and thoughtful approach to how we produce and deliver energy, looking for better ways to serve our customers and ensure we are Always Delivering.

Position Overview

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. 

Xcel Energy is looking for interns to work during the Summer of 2018, with the opportunity to work part-time during the 2018-2019 school year.

Responsibilities

• Work with Xcel Energy Environmental staff to conduct avian, fisheries, and aquatic studies at power plants in MN, WI, ND and SD. 
• The position will involve collection, identification, weighing and measuring fish and other aquatic organisms. 
• Enter collected data into spreadsheets, conduct statistical analysis of the data, and draft reports. 
• Much of the time will be spent outdoors working in a variety of weather conditions, including inclement conditions, and on a non-typical work schedule including extended hours, nights and weekends. 
• Through practical field experience and mentoring, successful candidate will gain significant professional and personal skills. 

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled student, sophomore level or above, in Natural Sciences, Biology, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 2.50 GPA in a Bachelor’s degree program (transcripts must be provided).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to various work locations.
• MS Office experience (Word and Excel) required.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds repetitively throughout the day to complete necessary work tasks during field biological work.