Overview
Compute and Converged Intern Jobs in Golden, USA at 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. We make sure that here you can be your best by doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities, working with a team that pushes you forward, expanding your skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow—all while receiving the support, rewards, and recognition you need to thrive during your internship and beyond.
Project
Description
Technical or Engineering Intern supporting the Converged Environment.
Xcel Energy is seeking candidates to support the Converged environment in Golden, CO. The paid internship will provide valuable experience and training in the virtualization environment, specifically vSphere. The Converged environment supports numerous critical applications in a cloud environment. Candidates will be exposed to the underlying hardware enabling the sharing of physical resources (CPU, RAM, disk, and networking) and will become familiar with our asset‑management/ticketing tool, Service Now.
Typical
Intern Responsibilities
- Asset management in Service Now
- Supporting the underlying infrastructure for the Converged environment
- Patching/updating Dell and Cisco hardware
- Supporting and becoming familiar with Aria Suite
- Supporting and becoming familiar with vSphere, VCF, and vCenter
- Troubleshooting issues in vSphere
This position is for a June 1st, 2026 start date. The internship may extend beyond its initial term based on the candidate’s performance and Xcel’s business needs.
Minimum Requirements
- Current student, Sophomore or Junior status only (as of Fall 2026).
- Enrolled in an ABET‑accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Able to commute to the Lookout Center location in Golden, CO or the corporate office in Denver, CO – Hybrid schedule.
- Able to work part‑time during the fall (up to 20 hours a week).
Preferred Qualifications
- 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
- Completed two years of undergraduate coursework, including classes in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- Knowledge of Unix, Windows, and virtualization
Additional Information
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 accommodation to apply should contact us at
Non‑Bargaining. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $18.90 to $23.10 per hour. This position is eligible for the following benefits: pension, 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), and 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.
Final date to receive applications: 05/12/26.
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Title: Compute and Converged Intern
Company: Xcel Energy
Location: Golden, USA
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