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Data Operations Analyst roles involve managing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and supporting business intelligence workflows, work that maps directly to programs in data science, information systems, and business analytics. CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the role is an integral part of your curriculum, so the job description needs to align with your enrolled coursework.
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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.
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 a Data Operations Analyst role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your program includes coursework in data management, information systems, or business analytics and the role's duties connect directly to that curriculum. Your DSO makes the final determination. The job description must reference responsibilities like data pipeline maintenance, data quality assurance, or reporting workflows that your enrolled courses explicitly address.
Can I work full-time as a Data Operations Analyst on CPT?
Full-time CPT is permitted but carries a significant consequence: 12 months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most F-1 students in data roles opt for part-time CPT during the semester and full-time CPT only during summer or winter breaks, preserving OPT for post-graduation employment.
How do I find employers who are comfortable with CPT for this role?
Search for Data Operations Analyst positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with Labor Condition Application filing history for data roles. Employers who have filed LCAs for similar positions have already navigated work authorization processes and are more likely to accept CPT documentation without confusion or delays.
What documents does my employer need to process my CPT?
Your employer needs your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization with the correct employer name, start date, and end date. Some employers, particularly those enrolled in E-Verify, also request your current visa stamp and passport. Get your CPT-endorsed I-20 from your DSO before your first day and confirm what HR requires before you start.
What happens if my CPT end date falls before my project finishes?
You cannot work past your CPT authorization end date under any circumstances. If your project extends beyond the original timeline, your DSO must issue a new I-20 with an updated end date before you continue working. Coordinate the extension request with HR at least two weeks before your current authorization expires to avoid any gap in work authorization.