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INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The PSCo Regulatory team is looking for an intern that can support our efforts to implement AI and automation tools into our everyday work. From streamlining processes to conducting research to supporting the development of operational plans, we have a clear need to harness the tools AI and automation can provide to improve our external filings and simplify our internal processes.
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Develop AI agents to automate administrative tasks
- Develop AI agents or system automation to track and update internal systems
- Develop AI agents to review, polish, and improve written documents and presentations
- Update and refine existing agents to improve functionality
This position is for a May 31, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Current student, Junior or higher (as of Fall 2027)
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Data science, information systems, project management
- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (up to 20 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstration of ability to create, edit, and design AI or automation tools using programs such as CoPilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.
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: $20.90 to $22.10 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: 10/16/26
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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
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Does CPT for an AI Engineer role require the employer to file anything with USCIS?
No. CPT authorization is entirely school-driven. Your DSO updates your I-20 to reflect the authorized employer, start date, and end date. USCIS is not involved and no petition is filed. The employer only needs to verify your eligibility through E-Verify and onboard you with your updated I-20 as the work authorization document.
Can I do full-time CPT as an AI Engineer without affecting my OPT eligibility?
You can use full-time CPT for one year or less without losing OPT eligibility. If you accumulate more than 12 months of full-time CPT across your degree program, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, meaning fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that limit regardless of duration.
How do I show my AI Engineer duties are integral to my curriculum?
Your DSO needs to connect specific job duties to a course you're enrolled in or a thesis requirement. For AI Engineer roles, duties like training neural networks, building inference pipelines, or deploying models typically align with graduate coursework in machine learning, deep learning, or computer science. A detailed offer letter with role responsibilities makes this connection easier to document.
What types of employers hire F-1 students on CPT for AI Engineer roles?
Technology companies, research labs, financial services firms, and health tech startups regularly hire F-1 students on CPT for AI Engineer positions. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with Labor Condition Application filing history in AI and software roles, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with work authorization requirements.
Can I switch employers mid-CPT if I receive a better AI Engineer offer?
Yes, but each employer requires separate CPT authorization. Your DSO must issue a new I-20 reflecting the new employer before you begin work. You'll need a new offer letter and your DSO must again confirm the role is integral to your curriculum. Starting work at the new employer before your updated I-20 is issued would violate your F-1 status.