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.
Is it time to see how all those college courses translate to the real world? Are you ready to work alongside experienced professionals on real projects and issues? An internship at Xcel Energy will give you practical experience in the energy industry at a company that's committed to excellence, safety and environmental stewardship.
Project Description
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This position will allow you to work alongside experienced environmental analysts managing real projects and environmental compliance issues predominately focusing on waste management and compliance with Xcel Energy's Environmental Services department. Through practical operations experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence and people skills.
Intern tasks/projects may include, but are not limited to:
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Assist with compliance related tasks, assignments, site visits and projects
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Assist with data analysis and document maintenance
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Learn to use and enter data in environmental enterprise management system
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Contribute to procedure, compliance manual and training updates
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Participate in meetings and assist with problem solving waste compliance issues
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Learn about the various regulations relating to waste, industrial stormwater & other media
This will be a summer opportunity (or possibly starting in January 2025) with the potential to extend into a school semester. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer and 15-20 hrs./wk. during a school semester, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer or holiday breaks.
Minimum Requirements
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Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in environmental studies, natural sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related field
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Current college student, sophomore, junior or senior
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Travel will be required mainly around the assigned work location and other metro area facilities, less than 25%.
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Strong attention to detail
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Able to work independently and in a team environment (communication and collaboration)
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Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks (time management and adaptability)
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Able to wear personal protective equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses and steel-toed boots.
Xcel Energy, Inc.
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
Minnesota United States
www.xcelenergy.com
