Reliability Engineering Intern (Tolk & Jones Station)

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

• The summer interns will work primarily at Tolk and Jones Station. The intern will be part of the Performance Optimization Reliability Engineering group headed by Don Baxa. The intern’s responsibilities will be to support plants engineering as well as plant operations. At Tolk Station one of the primary jobs of the intern is to perform a study of all the water wells providing water to the plant. The intern will utilize a flow meter and well as other equipment to test each functioning water well to determine flow rates, water draw down and pump efficiencies. They will then write a report on the information gathered. This information will help to analyze the water supply situation for Tolk and the future needs and or possible expansion of the well field.
• The intern will also do basic training in safety as well as take a power plant fundamentals class. This will help the intern better understand the basic workings of a power plant. The intern will also get a chance to tour other facilities with different fuel types and possibly a wind farm. Work with the Engineering staff to support the plant operations and to help troubleshoot equipment issues. Work as an entry level engineering intern to test and analyze water well field equipment, namely flow rates, draw down and pump characteristics for the water wells supply the plant. Provide a report at the end of the summer detailing the information gathered from the well field. This information will be used to study the water supply for the plant and any future expansion of the well field.

This will be a summer opportunity (Mid-May 2025 thru Mid to late August 2025) with the potential to extend into a school semester. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer and 15-20 hrs./wk. during a school semester.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program, studying areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering.
• MS office
• Flowmeter and flow analysis
• Writing
• Communications

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 .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.70 to $30.10 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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