January 17, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Solar Design Intern

Organization:
Xcel Energy, Inc.
Region:
Canada, Minnesota, Minneapolis
End of contest:
April 15, 2025
Type:
Internship
Category:
Designer
Description
Project Description:

Work with Electrical Distribution Solar Designers and Solar Project Managers to support the design/installation of electrical facilities for the interconnection of customer owned solar systems, both on-site rooftop/ground mount systems and community solar gardens. Work as an entry level Distribution Solar Designer doing tasks that include mapping facilities in GIS, designing basic customer projects and coordinating installation with construction, obtaining right of way permits for facilities, billing customers, tracking projects with construction. Through practical operations experience and mentoring, a successful candidate will gain significant professional confidence, people skills, understanding of construction practices, and project management skills.

This will be a opportunity starting in January 2025. The candidate should be able to work full-time during the summer.  If the intern works during the school year, their hours should be part-time.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled in programs focused on GIS, drafting, gas design, electric design, project management, construction management, environmental studies, natural sciences, and similar.

  • Must live within commutable distance to service centers listed.

  • Must have valid drivers license and personal transportation.

  • Must have availability to work on site.

  • Must be a junior or above.

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Contact

Xcel Energy, Inc.

414 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis

Minnesota United States

www.xcelenergy.com