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# Base Capital Projects Engineering Intern - MN at Xcel Energy

Compensation · Listed in posting

$23 – $25/hr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Minneapolis, Minnesota · Saint Paul, Minnesota · +1

**Type**
: Part-time, Internship

**Level**
: intern

**Posted**
: Sep 7, 2026

## Description

Xcel Energy is hiring an Energy Supply Base Capital Engineering Intern to support capital projects at combined-cycle generating plants in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area. The intern will assist project engineers with project management and execution, learn power-plant systems and major equipment, read piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical schematics, and plant drawings, and use project planning and budgeting systems. The role is intended for a May 24, 2027 start date, with a possible extension based on performance and business needs, and requires full-time summer availability and part-time availability during the school year. The anticipated starting base pay is $23.10 to $24.60 per hour, with pension, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and holidays.

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