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Clinical Operations Lead roles sit at the intersection of healthcare delivery and project management, making them a strong CPT fit for graduate programs in public health, health informatics, or healthcare administration. Your DSO must confirm the role directly advances your degree requirements before CPT authorization is granted.
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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
Support Distribution Control Center and ADMS software as a Grid Ops Engineering intern at Xcel Energy, gaining hands-on experience in power system operations.
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
1) Supporting model tuning and tracking non-communicating devices
2) Assisting with alarm limits and special projects or Grid Operations Engineering (GOE) focuses
3) Working with Engineering staff to support the Distribution Control Center and enable ADMS software
4) Performing entry-level engineering analyst tasks supporting tools, programs, and databases for outage coordination, power flow studies, and power system monitoring
5) Gaining practical operations experience and mentoring to build professional confidence and people skills
This position is for a May 24, 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, Freshman or higher (as of Fall 2027)
- Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred but not required)
- Some field visits but no routine travel required.
- 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
- Interest in power systems.
- Willingness to learn and ask questions.
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: $23.10 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.
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Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26
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Does a Clinical Operations Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT eligibility depends on whether the role is an integral part of your curriculum, not the job title itself. A Clinical Operations Lead position typically qualifies for students in public health, health informatics, or healthcare administration programs when duties include project oversight, cross-functional coordination, and quality improvement work that maps to your coursework. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific program requirements.
Can I work full-time as a Clinical Operations Lead on CPT?
Full-time CPT authorization, meaning 20 or more hours per week, is allowed but has consequences. Twelve months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, which removes your post-graduation work authorization window. Most students in clinical operations programs choose part-time CPT during the academic year and reserve full-time authorization for internship semesters where the credit is built into their degree plan.
What documents do employers need to hire me on CPT?
Your employer needs your I-20 with the CPT authorization endorsed on page two, showing the employer's name, role description, and authorized dates. They'll also need your I-94 arrival record and passport. For I-9 verification, CPT is documented under List A using your foreign passport plus I-20. Some compliance teams also request a letter from your DSO confirming the authorization, so carry one to your first day.
How do I find Clinical Operations Lead roles open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Clinical Operations Lead postings filtered for international students. Clinical operations hiring is concentrated in hospital systems, contract research organizations, and health technology companies, and many of those employers have prior experience with CPT authorization. Narrowing to employers with LCA filing history through the OFLC Wage Search also helps identify organizations already comfortable with international student work authorization requirements.
Does CPT for a Clinical Operations Lead role count toward H-1B eligibility later?
CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility, but the work experience you build in clinical operations strengthens your specialty occupation case when your employer later files an H-1B petition. USCIS evaluates whether the role requires a degree in a specific field, and clinical operations work in healthcare administration or public health typically supports that determination when tied to your degree. Your employer's attorney will reference your CPT experience as part of the specialty occupation argument.