Data Governance, Visualization and Automation Intern

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our CFO Organization, specifically, within our Financial Data Governance, Data Visualization or the Process Automation team. These teams support Financial Data Governance, reporting and visualization, and automation efforts that improve business processes and technology solutions across Xcel Energy. The intern may be involved in helping gather and analyze data, create visual insights, support dashboards and collaboration tools, or assisting with automation and process improvement projects that transform manual work and support internal business needs. This role may involve working with cross-functional teams, IT partners, and internal customers while using tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and other automation platforms.

• Current Student, Junior status (as of Fall 2027) or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, data science, computer information systems, management information systems, business computer information systems, or a related technology or business field.
• 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.
• 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
• Completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework
• Experience or Proficiency with data analytics tools; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in the energy/utility sector
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining data accuracy
• Experience with SQL, Pythion, Claude, MS Office (especially Excel), Power Platform
• 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.
• 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: $20.90 to $27.90 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.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26
• All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.