Xcel Energy · 17 hours ago
Biology Water Sciences Intern - Minnesota
Welch, MN, 55089
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17.40/hr - $27.90/hr
Start in 2026 SummerXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, committed to excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship. They are seeking an intern to support their Environmental Services Department in conducting biology and water science-related studies at power plants located throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, providing practical experience in the energy industry.
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Responsibilities
Participate in a field crew of two to four people using various field sampling techniques including electrofishing, seines and kick nets to collect fish and aquatic samples
Collect biological data including field identification of fish to species and weight and length data
Process preserved minnow, larval fish and macroinvertebrate samples in a laboratory setting and identify to species
Use water quality monitoring equipment including hand-held turbidity and pH meters, hydrolabs and data loggers
Enter field data into Excel spreadsheets and assist with data and statistical analysis, drafting graphs and tables and reporting writing
Qualification
Required
Current student (as of May 2026) enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a B.S. or advanced degree in biology, aquatic biology, fisheries, chemistry, natural resources sciences, sustainability or other science-based program
Able to commute to the Prairie Island Environmental Laboratory located at 1717 Wakonade Dr., Welch MN and various worksite locations in the Twin Cities Metro and surrounding areas
Able to work full-time during the summer (40 hours a week)
Preferred
3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
Completed undergraduate coursework in aquatic biology, ichthyology, aquatic insects, limnology, hydrology, chemistry or similar related courses
Familiarity and experience working from a boat and / or in an outdoor setting
Experience or Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analytics tools
Benefits
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
Founded in 1909
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
2025-12-27
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