Project Management Intern, Commercial & Industrial DSM Team

Internship Opportunity At Xcel Energy

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.

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Customer Energy and Transportation Solutions organization, specifically, within our Commercial and Industrial Demand Side Management team in either Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN. This paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase and enhance your skills through support of multiple Product Portfolio Managers while becoming familiar with specific products and assisting in all aspects of product management including budgeting, customer opportunity management and marketing support. The program provides practical work experience to develop your existing skillset, present to senior leadership, and collaborate with key internal stakeholders. The program will allow you to apply what you have 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 : Work with product managers that help to deliver the energy efficiency and beneficial electrification programs for our commercial customers in all of Xcel Energy's territory. Assist with advertising and marketing efforts by submitting web updates, drafting collateral updates, and supporting marketing plans. Coordinate special marketing projects upon request including organizing and participating in special promotions, trade shows, seminars, training presentations, and customer and vendor visits / presentations. Support the tasks to run our programs such as reviewing and processing invoices, uploading and managing projects in Salesforce, responding to customer inquiries, testing our calculators that help to track all the energy savings we achieve through our programs. Support relationships that enhance the performance of business unit, including collaboration with sales teams, contractors and vendors. Maintain reports needed to support sales and marketing efforts Assist with data maintenance, updates 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, Junior status (as of Fall 2026) or higher. Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Data Analytics, Communications or similar Able to commute to the corporate office in Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN. 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
• Experience or Proficiency with data analytics tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Project Management

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.