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Wildfire Engineering Intern- CO, TX

Denver, CO, 80223, US💼 Internship💰 $21–$21🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-25

Core

Support Xcel Energy's Wildfire Project Engineering team in developing programs to reduce wildfire risk and improve electric system reliability.

Role type

Wildfire Distribution Engineering Intern

Builds

Electric distribution protection programs, grid hardening initiatives, wildfire risk mitigation strategies, GIS analysis, and system models.

Domain

Utility operations, power systems, wildfire mitigation, grid resiliency

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Electrical or Mechanical engineering knowledge, data interpretation, technical report writing, system modeling, GIS analysis

Preferred skills

Analytical problem-solving, critical thinking, Microsoft Office proficiency, independent and collaborative work

Technologies

GIS, Distribution System Digital Twin, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Responsibilities

Support engineering and implementation of Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) and wildfire mitigation programs; Assist in developing the Distribution System Digital Twin; Research emerging technologies and engineering methods for risk reduction; Investigate and analyze wildfire ignition events and outage data.

Seniority

Intern

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