About this opportunity
Xcel Energy Inc lists this Reliability Engineer Intern- TX opportunity in amarillo, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Overview
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.
At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive - during your internship and beyond.
The engineering intern will provide reliability engineering support to Harrington and Nichols Stations and work closely with the engineers at each facility to develop engineering skills to allow the reliable operation and maintenance of power plant equipment. The support will include: overhaul planning, capital projects, troubleshooting of power plant equipment, working with contractors both onsite and offsite.
The intern assists with SAP work order creation and other paperwork preparation such as one-pagers used to request funding for various Emergent capital projects. Intern will also support pulling and updating drawings by learning the use of Projectwise software.
Typical Intern Responsibilities
Emergent Project Funding
Sourcing and Ordering Materials
Entering New Planned Capital Projects
Attending Safety Meetings
Working with Plant Crews
Unit Overhaul Support
This position is for a May 31, 2027 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 or higher (as of Fall 2027)
Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in any Engineering major. Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering majors would be preferred.
Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) / part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical writing course
Pay and Benefits
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $21.20 to $23.20 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays
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: 10/16/26
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Worksite address
amarillo, TX, 79161, US
Who can apply
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