Electric Standards Intern (Graduate Student)

Job overview

The Electric Standards Intern role is based in Denver, CO and requires commuting to the designated work location in person under the company’s hybrid work policy. Compensation is $30.90 per hour. The internship supports Xcel Energy’s Electric Distribution Engineering staff and work on electric distribution standards. The intern assists engineers with standards-related projects, researching industry requirements and learning how distribution equipment is used in the field. The work includes underground system guidance, arc flash calculations, and material specifications, contributing to engineering support for distribution systems.

What you'll do

• Assist engineers in Electric Distribution Engineering
• help complete layout for underground distribution system guidance
• assist with the arc flash calculation program
• create material specification sheets
• research relevant industry standards
• learn about electric distribution equipment and its field use
• support projects involving overhead and underground distribution, outdoor lighting, communications, underground networks, and EV charging standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electric standards intern

graduate student

electric distribution engineering

underground distribution

arc flash

material specifications

denver co

xcel energy

$30.90/hr

engineering internship

pension

401(k)

paid time off

holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Pension, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.

Why this role

For a current graduate student enrolled in an ABET-accredited college or university and pursuing an engineering degree; may extend beyond the initial internship term based on performance and business needs.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.