Gas & Electric Design Analytics and Process Improvement Intern - MN

Xcel Energy

Hours: Part time
Where: Minneapolis, MN, 55418
Apply by: End Date: October 16, 2026
Posted: Sep 7

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.

At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow.

What you'd do

Analyze operational and project data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and performance metrics using Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools
Support continuous improvement initiatives through process mapping, documentation, and workflow analysis
Assist with data validation, quality reviews, and reporting related to design, contracting, and project delivery activities
Create presentations and recommendations for leadership based on data findings and business insights
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Business Support

What they want

Current student, Junior or higher
Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Engineering Technology, Gas Design, or Electric Design related programs
Occasional travel (up to 10%) to company offices, service centers, operating facilities, or project sites within the service territory for meetings, job shadowing, field observations, and business engagement opportunities
Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy

Starts: 2026-09-07