Wildfire Engineering Intern- CO, TX
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