Top 10 Energy Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 energy companies hiring OPT students include Georgia-Pacific, Rosendin Electric, and American Electric Power, spanning electric utilities, oil and gas, renewable energy, and power infrastructure across the United States. Migrate Mate is tracking 699 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students whose field of study aligns with energy, engineering, or operations, these employers offer roles where your authorization works from day one without any employer filing requirement.
Which energy companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Georgia-Pacific
ManufacturingIndustrialOperationsGeorgia-Pacific has 146 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any energy company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Project & Program Management. Georgia-Pacific manufactures tissue, packaging, building products, and chemicals from facilities across North America.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations119
- Project & Program Management65
- Engineering (Non-Software)47
- Business Development40
- Maintenance & Repair32
+251 roles across other teams
Open roles at Georgia-Pacific146 openSee all 146+ Georgia-Pacific OPT jobsApplyEnvironmental EngineerSweetwater, Texas · On-siteApplyMobile Equipment MechanicFrisco City, Alabama · On-siteApplyMaintenance & Engineering LeaderPlattsburgh, New York · On-siteApplyPLC Electrical TechnicianDudley, North Carolina · On-siteApplyQuality ManagerLovell, Wyoming · On-site - 02
Rosendin Electric
ElectricalConstructionUtilitiesRosendin Electric has 104 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Rosendin Electric is an employee-owned electrical contractor building power systems for commercial, industrial, and utility clients.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management68
- Engineering (Non-Software)50
- Electrical Engineering28
- Construction21
- Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)14
+56 roles across other teams
Open roles at Rosendin Electric104 openSee all 104+ Rosendin Electric OPT jobsApplyProject AssistantSterling, Virginia · On-siteApplyDocument Control SpecialistMcKinney, Texas · On-siteApplyHSE Specialist IILewisville, Texas · On-siteApplyCorporate CounselAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyTalent Acquisition PartnerCoppell, Texas · On-site - 03
American Electric Power
Electric UtilityTransmissionGrid OperationsAmerican Electric Power has 98 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Electrical Engineering. American Electric Power operates one of the largest electricity transmission and distribution networks in the United States.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)97
- Electrical Engineering50
- Project & Program Management40
- Civil & Structural Engineering24
- Manufacturing Operations23
+120 roles across other teams
Open roles at American Electric Power98 openSee all 98+ American Electric Power OPT jobsApplyDesigner SeniorColumbus, Ohio · On-siteApplyProject ManagerNew Albany, Ohio · On-siteApplyStation Electrician C-ANiles, Michigan · On-siteApplyStation Structural EngineerNew Albany, Ohio · On-siteApplyEngineer Assc - Engineer StaffCorpus Christi, Texas · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 1,600+ OPT jobs- 04
Constellation Energy
Nuclear PowerClean EnergyUtilitiesConstellation Energy has 62 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Electrical Engineering. Constellation Energy is the largest producer of carbon-free electricity in the United States, operating a fleet of nuclear plants.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)70
- Electrical Engineering23
- Mechanical Engineering16
- Project & Program Management14
- Civil & Structural Engineering12
+74 roles across other teams
Open roles at Constellation Energy62 openSee all 62+ Constellation Energy OPT jobsApplySecurity Systems AnalystHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyFire MarshalMarseilles, Illinois · On-siteApplyEngineer, Electrical DesignClinton, Illinois · On-siteApplyEngineer, Strategic MechanicalCordova, Illinois · On-siteApplyM&T Instructor - Maintenance I&CLusby, Maryland · On-site - 05
Hitachi Energy
Power GridEnergy TechEngineeringHitachi Energy has 56 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Hitachi Energy develops power grid technology and energy transition solutions for utilities, industry, and transportation worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management38
- Engineering (Non-Software)30
- Warehouse & Logistics29
- Manufacturing Operations16
- Business Development13
+102 roles across other teams
Open roles at Hitachi Energy56 openSee all 56+ Hitachi Energy OPT jobsApplyProject ManagerSouth Boston, Virginia · On-siteApplyEHS&S and Facilities SpecialistOgden, Utah · On-siteApplyField Service Engineer IMount Pleasant, Pennsylvania · RemoteApplyStrategic Account ManagerRemote · RemoteApplyBuyerLake Orion, Michigan · Hybrid - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
Energy InfrastructureEngineeringConstructionQuanta Infrastructure Solutions Group has 52 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Civil & Structural Engineering. Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group delivers engineering, procurement, and construction services for energy and utility infrastructure.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)70
- Civil & Structural Engineering55
- Project & Program Management30
- Electrical Engineering17
- Construction7
+8 roles across other teams
Open roles at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group52 openSee all 52+ Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group OPT jobsApplyDesign EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyGIS Staff TechnicianSpokane Valley, Washington · On-siteApplyDesign Engineer - SubstationPortland, Oregon · On-siteApplyDesigner - SubstationHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyProject Engineering GeologistSpokane Valley, Washington · On-site - 07
Gotion Inc.
Energy StorageBattery TechManufacturingGotion Inc. has 48 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Gotion Inc. manufactures lithium-ion battery systems and energy storage solutions for electric vehicles and grid applications.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)39
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering30
- Project & Program Management16
- Manufacturing Operations11
- Warehouse & Logistics10
+75 roles across other teams
Open roles at Gotion Inc.48 openSee all 48+ Gotion Inc. OPT jobsApplyManufacturing Process EngineerManteno, Illinois · On-siteApplyElectrical Systems EngineerManteno, Illinois · On-siteApplyEV Mobile Charging Sales ManagerFremont, California · On-siteApplyControls EngineerManteno, Illinois · On-siteApplyRobot Application EngineerManteno, Illinois · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 1,600+ OPT jobs- 08
Kinder Morgan
MidstreamNatural GasPipelineKinder Morgan has 48 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. Kinder Morgan owns and operates natural gas pipelines and terminals across North America.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)41
- Project & Program Management17
- Compliance & Legal15
- Warehouse & Logistics11
- Manufacturing Operations11
+103 roles across other teams
Open roles at Kinder Morgan48 openSee all 48+ Kinder Morgan OPT jobsApplyEnvironmental Compliance SpecialistBirmingham, Alabama · HybridApplyAccountant IIHouston, Texas · HybridApplyPipeline Integrity / In-line Inspection AnalystHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyAnalyst/AccountantBirmingham, Alabama · HybridApplyAccountant I/IIHouston, Texas · Hybrid - 09
Kiewit
ConstructionPower ProjectsEngineeringKiewit has 46 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Construction and Engineering (Non-Software). Kiewit is a construction and engineering firm delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across power, oil and gas, and transportation.
Open roles by team
- Construction61
- Engineering (Non-Software)59
- Civil & Structural Engineering32
- Project & Program Management21
- Compliance & Legal4
+12 roles across other teams
Open roles at Kiewit46 openSee all 46+ Kiewit OPT jobsApplySafety SpecialistAiken, South Carolina · On-siteApplyField EngineerCaledonia, Mississippi · On-siteApplyCivil Engineer/Transmission Line EngineerLenexa, Kansas · On-siteApplyTraveling Field EngineerHomer City, Pennsylvania · HybridApplyEnvironmental SpecialistWoodcliff Lake, New Jersey · On-site - 10
Xcel Energy
Electric UtilityClean EnergyNatural GasXcel Energy has 39 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. Xcel Energy provides electricity and natural gas to customers across eight western and midwestern states with a focus on clean energy transition.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)44
- Project & Program Management25
- Electrical Engineering14
- Mechanical Engineering8
- Tax7
+63 roles across other teams
Open roles at Xcel Energy39 openSee all 39+ Xcel Energy OPT jobsApplyTransmission Planning EngineerDenver, Colorado · HybridApplyGeospatial Specialist IAmarillo, Texas · HybridApplyDER Interconnection EngineerDenver, Colorado · HybridApplyStaff or Senior Distribution Modeling EngineerDenver, Colorado · HybridApplySenior Category ManagerAmarillo, Texas · Hybrid
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OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Georgia-Pacific has the most, with 146 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Rosendin Electric (104) and American Electric Power (98). Across the 10 energy companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 699 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have completed at least one full academic year at an accredited U.S. college or university are eligible for OPT. Authorization lasts up to 12 months and must be used in a role directly related to the student's field of study. F-1 students who graduated in a qualifying STEM field may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, bringing the total authorization period to 36 months.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
OPT authorization is handled by the student, not the employer. You request a new I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your Designated School Official, then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once you have your EAD in hand and your start date arrives, you can begin working for any employer in a role related to your field of study. The employer does not file any paperwork to bring you on.