Job Description
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.
Project Description Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our CUI Organization, specifically, within our SPS Community and Customer Relations department in Amarillo, TX. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in one of our community and customer groups that supports various business units throughout the TX and NM service territory. 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 department 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 organization. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: - Participate in the monthly key performance indicator reporting process.
- Contribute community and customer internal reporting.
- Learn to use various data warehouse and analytics software.
- Support data planning and analysis
- Assist with updates, data maintenance, and analysis.
This position is for a June 1, 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 MIS/Computer Science/ Data Analytics
- Able to commute to the (regional corporate office) (select one) in Amarillo, 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 1 year of undergraduate coursework, including classes in database, exposure to SQL, and basic programing
- Experience or Proficiency with data analytics tools.
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.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $18.40 to $21.60 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.
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Deadline to Apply: 10/16/25
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