Data Visualization Intern, One Way Team

Lensa • Internship • Minneapolis, MN, US • $20 - $27 / hour • 2d ago

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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.

Position Summary

Do you like to create engaging and informative dashboards and reports from datasets? Do you enjoy dealing with complex, multi-variable problems using innovative analytics? Xcel Energy is looking for smart, innovative interns with data visualization, data management, and data governance skills to join our team. We develop solutions leveraging various tools and techniques to present data in meaningful ways and then implement scalable solutions in data-driven environments.

The focus of this internship will be data extraction, analysis, and visual presentation. This role will interact with cross organizational groups, Engagement Managers and Data Governance. This interaction will include but is not limited to daily stand-up calls, Rally Rooms and Weekly Operating Review meetings (WOR). Some of the tools will include MS Office, SharePoint, Teams and Power Platform applications (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps). This role will support the Energy Pulse presentation platform that is used for metric dashboards in Executive Leader reviews.

This position is for a June 1st, 2026 start. These positions may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel’s business needs.

Minimum Requirements

Current student, Junior status (as of Fall 2026) or higher.
Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Business/Data Analytics, Mathematics/Computer Science, Statistics, or similar program involving data and process skills.
Experience with data visualization tools/languages such as Power BI, SAP Cloud Analytics, SQL, Python, MS Project, etc.
Experience or interest in data collection, data mapping, processing, cleaning, validation, and documentation
Passion for learning (including new techniques / technologies), attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to create engaging and informative dashboards and reports from data.
Comfortable interacting across organizational groups and presenting key findings and storytelling using data visualizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with large data sets, especially leveraging Databricks
Power Platform development experience (PowerApps, PowerBI, Power Automate)

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: $20.40 to $27.20 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: 10/16/25

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