Siting and Land Rights Business Intern

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.

Xcel Energy's Siting & Land Rights Department has an opportunity available for an internship in Eau Claire, WI. The preference is for an intern who is available full time during the summer months with the opportunity to work part time during the school year. This internship is an incredible opportunity to experience and learn about the real estate and right of way industry from the ground up at Xcel Energy. Primary responsibilities will be to research, inventory and classify NSPW land rights records including deeds, easements, licenses, permits, leases and franchise agreements and uploading information into a LandWorks records database.  

Essential Functions

• Research, inventory and classify NSPW land records

• Project file consolidation and database management

• Landowner mailings for maintenance projects, upcoming site visits, survey permission and other miscellaneous projects  

• Travel 25% to various local sites (a company car will be provided for local travel)

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Land Use Planning or other business-related major

• College student, Sophomore Status or higher

• Proficiency with MS Office software with strong database use, management and design experience

• Reliable and able to prioritize and work independently

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher  

• A valid driver's license and personal vehicle

Preferred Requirements

• Able to commit to the internship for 12 months or longer

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.

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Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $15.20 to $23.90 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

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Deadline to Apply: 01/15/26

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