Medical Coding Intern Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

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.

Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support our Major Projects Group, working in-person on active construction projects. The paid internship provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities in the engineering group that supports both new construction and retrofits of electric power plants. The program provides practical work experience in construction project management and field engineering, developing your skills in real-time problem solving, application of engineering principles, and professional communication. Each intern will have the opportunity to see first-hand how a project is built from an already completed set of engineered drawings. The program will allow you to apply what you've learned in school and further enhance your knowledge through hands-on training, while also providing opportunities to learn and network with a variety of staff across the organization.

We are hiring5 Engineering Internsfor Summer 2026 across the following sites:

Elk Creek Solar - Elk Mound, WI:

• 1 Civil Engineering Intern

Sherco Generating Station - Becker, MN:

• 1 Electrical Engineering Intern

• 1 Mechanical Engineering Intern:

Sherco Solar & Battery Storage - Becker, MN:

• 1 Electrical Engineering Intern

• 1 Civil Engineering Intern

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Participate in construction oversight and planning, field inspections, and safety observations.

• Collaborate with Xcel staff to ensure the project is built in accordance with applicable engineering codes and standards.

• Learn about drawing updates and field engineering changes that occur during an active project.

• Gain knowledge of how to manage vital professional project relationships.

• Assist with internal documentation, tracking of project metrics, and reporting.

• Assist with vendor outreach and coordination.

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:

• Enrolled in an ABET accredited electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering program.

• Current student, Sophomores and higher (Graduating Seniors as of Spring 2026 (not continuing to Graduate School) are not eligible to participate.)

• Able to work full-time during the summer, 40 or more hours per week.

• Must have a reliable means of transportation to be able to commute to work 100% in-person at the assigned project site.

• Candidate must either already live within a commutable distance or be able to relocate for several months.

• Must have a valid driver license and personal vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher

• Completed 2 years of undergraduate coursework.

• Experience or Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $18.80 to $30.10 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

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: 05/31/26

EEO is the Law |EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)

All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.