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Data Integration Specialist roles involve designing ETL pipelines, managing APIs, and connecting enterprise data systems across platforms. CPT authorization covers full-time or part-time positions when the work directly ties to your degree program. Your DSO must sign off before you start, and the role must appear on your I-20.
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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.
Xcel Energy is seeking interns to support our Asset Strategy & Budget Integration (ASBI) team, part of the Energy Supply organization. Interns will learn about and contribute to the way Xcel plans, prioritizes, and invests in its power generation fleet today and in the future. Asset Strategy & Budget Integration is responsible for optimizing unit performance by ensuring that proposed work scopes are consistently evaluated in each jurisdiction and across the fleet, so the highest-value work scope is identified and funded within budget constraints. Quantitative tools, operational data, and performance analytics are used within the team to inform initial work assessments and drive fleet business decisions that improve reliability while minimizing the cost to produce energy.
The team is the Asset Strategy & Budget Integration (ASBI) group which is within the Analytics and Practices group, which is in Energy Supply's Performance Optimization department.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- A unique opportunity within the Asset Strategy & Budget Integration team will be the support and enhancement of the tools and models used for work assessment, five-year budgeting, and forecast planning.
- Assist in building new AI powered tools that will minimize the workload of project submittals.
- The ASBI intern would be involved in include support of the work assessment and scope-scoring process used to evaluate and prioritize maintenance and overhaul work across the fleet. This will include validating scoring inputs for accuracy and consistency using operations data and performance analytics.
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 ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in engineering
- The intern will work out of Materials Distribution Center but periodic visits will be made to the Denver Metro plants.
- 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
- Experience using various AI models.
COMPENSATION
- The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $21.20 to $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.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26
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
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Does a Data Integration Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your program has a data engineering, information systems, or computer science focus. The role must directly relate to your declared major and appear on your I-20 before you start. Positions involving ETL pipeline development, API management, or data warehouse design map cleanly to most STEM graduate curricula. Your DSO makes the final call on eligibility.
Can I do CPT for a remote Data Integration Specialist job?
Remote positions qualify for CPT as long as the employer is a U.S.-based entity and the work is integral to your curriculum. Your I-20 must list the employer's U.S. address, not your home address. Confirm with your DSO that remote employment is acceptable under your school's CPT policy, since some institutions require an on-site component.
How do I find Data Integration Specialist employers open to CPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented work authorization history. Focus on mid-size technology, healthcare, and financial services companies, since they frequently run data modernization projects that need integration support without requiring a full-time permanent hire from the start.
What happens to my CPT authorization if I switch data platforms mid-internship?
Your CPT authorization is tied to the employer named on your I-20, not the specific tools or platforms. A technology stack change within the same company doesn't require a new authorization. If the employer changes or the job duties shift significantly away from your approved curriculum, return to your DSO for an updated I-20 before the change takes effect.
Does working as a Data Integration Specialist on CPT count toward future H-1B specialty occupation evidence?
Yes. CPT employment generates pay stubs, offer letters, and project documentation that can support a specialty occupation argument later. Data integration roles typically map to SOC code 15-1242 under O*NET, which USCIS recognizes as requiring a directly related bachelor's degree. Keep all employer correspondence and project records in case they're requested during an H-1B visa petition review.