Engineering Intern (TX)

Jones Station Intern Summer 2026

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Jones Station Power Plant located in Lubbock, TX. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities at one of our SPS electrical generation facilities. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. Each intern will be relied upon to play a role in achieving plant objectives and goals. The program will allow you to apply what you've learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands-on training and provide opportunities to network and learn with other interns across the SPS Engineering Group.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the weekly safety meetings.
• Participate in daily plan of the day meetings.
• Development of plant specific projects, either capital or O&M.
• Financial planning and analysis.
• Assist with updates, monthly reporting, and engineering analysis.

This position is for a May 2026 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.

Minimum requirements:

• Current student, Sophomore status (as of May 2026) or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Able to commute to the Jones Station Plant in Lubbock, TX
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the spring (up to 20 hours a week).

Preferred qualifications:

• 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
• Completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework, including classes in Intermediate Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience or proficiency with engineering principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

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.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.70 to $24.00 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: 09/29/25