Civil Engineering, Hydropower Intern - MN, WI
Xcel EnergyMinneapolis, MN
Part Time
Posted November 13, 2026
$21 - $25/hr
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 15, 2026
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Job Description
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Key Responsibilities
- Attend annual dam safety inspections alongside Operations and regulatory agencies.
- Participate in risk evaluations and gain an understanding of how dam safety work is prioritized to maintain reliable facilities.
- Support construction observation activities and review plans and specifications for dam safety projects at hydro facilities.
- Assist in preparing technical reports and reviewing applicable federal regulatory requirements.
- This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.
Requirements
- Current student, Sophomore or higher
- Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering
- There will be travel to the hydroelectric facilities. The candidate must have the able to travel to various hydroelectric facilities at least 25% of the time as the facilities are located throughout northwestern Wisconsin.
- 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.
- Civil Engineering major with interest dam engineering and hydropower.
- Course work in engineering statics, engineering mechanics, soil mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology, and structural analysis and design.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in technical writing
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
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