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.

Summary

Xcel Energy’s Wisconsin Solar and Interconnection program team seeks an intern able to work up to 40 hours per week during business hours to assist in day-to-day program operations to ensure regulatory timelines are met and interconnection applications are processed in a timely manner. The internship will focus on collaboration with business partners and cross-functional teams, providing insight and experience with multiple facets of the interconnection process.

• Activities performed by the intern, depending on interests and abilities, could include but are not limited to:

  • Coordination and production of program communications.

  • Mail, list, and response management.

  • Tracking of on-going interconnection applications.

  • Analyzing performance and key performance metrics.

  • Processing program requests and facilitating meter orders.

  • Special projects depending on interests and business needs.

• Qualifications

  • Junior, Senior, or Graduate status in college.

  • Major in business, marketing, communications, or another related major.

  • Ability to work part-time (20+ hours) during the school year and full-time during the summer, up to 40 hours per week year-round.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Good organization, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Approachable, flexible, customer focused, self-motivated, results and team oriented.

  • Learns new tasks and develops skills quickly.

  • Interest in renewable energy preferred.

• Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited University or college.

  • Major or minor in Business, Business Management, Communication, or a related field.

  • Good organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Must be approachable, flexible, customer focused, self-motivated, results and team oriented.

  • Learns new tasks and develops skills quickly.

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Preferred Requirements:

  • 3.0 GPA or higher

  • Ability to work part-time during school year if offered.

  • Junior level or above (as of Spring 2024) is preferred.

  • Strong Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Excel skills.

The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer and 15-20 hrs./wk. during a school semester.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $15.00 to $23.90 per hourThis position may also be eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Personal holidays

Pay and benefit packages may vary based on position. Some employees are under collective bargaining agreements, which determine the benefits they will receive. If the information conflicts with the terms of the written plan documents governing the plan, the plan document will control. 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.

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