Transmission System Protection Engineering Intern MN
Transmission System Analysis
Posted $21 – $25 / hour
Open nowConfirmed on Xcel Energy’s own careers page · checked
What stands out
- Pay is stated up front — $21 – $25 / hour. Most postings never say.
The gist
This role involves supporting protection engineers by modeling power systems, analyzing event data, and contributing to grid protection studies. Ideal for electrical engineering students seeking hands-on experience in transmission system analysis.
What you would actually do
- Model power system components for short circuit studies
- Use substation diagrams to model relay and protection zones
- Analyze event data like weather and fault records
- Collaborate with departments on short circuit study requests
Skills mentioned
How to apply
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