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Residential Energy Product Strategy Intern - MN, WI

Xcel Energy · Eau Claire, WI · $20.90–$22.10 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This internship focuses on trade strategy, research coordination and program satisfaction for residential energy products. Which of those interests you most?

What they are checking: Whether they read the posting and can explain a preference

You're asked to present a finding to people who know far more about the subject than you. How do you prepare?

What they are checking: Whether they can prepare well to present to experts, since presenting and facilitating findings is something the posting asks interns to do.

The posting names demonstrated leadership through coursework, student organizations, work or community involvement. Tell me about a time you led something.

What they are checking: Whether they can show real leadership from school, work or community, since the posting names demonstrated leadership as a preferred quality.

What do you want to be able to do by the end of this internship that you can't do today?

What they are checking: Whether they have a concrete goal for what they want to learn, which shows they'll make the most of the internship term.

What would you do

You're given a project and the instructions are vague. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask clarifying questions when instructions are vague, because guessing is the most common way early-career work goes wrong.

The role is full time up to forty hours a week in summer and part time up to twenty in term, in person at the designated location in Minnesota or Wisconsin, starting May 24, 2027 and requiring junior standing or higher. Does that fit your plans?

What they are checking: Whether the hours, in-person location, start date and class standing all genuinely work for them, so there are no surprises after an offer.

About the work

The role involves coordinating research from third-party sources. How would you judge whether an outside report is any good?

What they are checking: Whether they judge outside research critically rather than accepting it at face value, since product strategy depends on trustworthy sources.

Tell me about a time you used data to support a decision, even in coursework.

What they are checking: Whether they have actually used data to support a decision, since the posting prefers analytical skills and strategy work depends on evidence.

How would you go about finding out whether customers are actually satisfied with a program?

What they are checking: Whether they think about how to measure customer satisfaction meaningfully, rather than just reporting a single score that may hide real problems.

The posting names PowerPoint and Excel specifically. What's the best deck or model you've built?

What they are checking: Whether their PowerPoint and Excel skills are real, shown by something they built, since the posting names both tools specifically.

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The full job description

As published by Xcel Energy.

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. This Residential Energy Product Strategy Intern, located in Minnesota or Wisconsin, will focus on Trade Strategy, Research coordination of 3rd party resources, and Program Satisfaction (PSAT). You'll work with a team of energy product strategy experts to support overall residential product work in addition to owning delivery and results for 1 to 3 key projects in listed focus area. You also will have the opportunity to learn more about how Xcel Energy offers its residential customers products and services that help align customer's energy needs with environmental targets and other Company objectives. Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to: • Trade Strategy project coordination and support • Research coordination and compilation of 3rd party resources • Program Satisfaction (PSAT) project coordination This position is for a May 24, 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, Junior or higher • Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Construction Science, Environmental Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, Public Policy or related area. • 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: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience working with data to support decision-making. • Demonstrated leadership through coursework, student organizations, work experience, or community involvement. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development and facilitation. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint and Excel. 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-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $20.90 to $22.10 per hour This position is eligible for the following benefits: 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. 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: 10/15/26 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.

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