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Electrical Systems Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply circuit design, power distribution, and control systems coursework directly in industry settings. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start work, and the role must tie to your degree program. Part-time CPT runs concurrently with classes; full-time CPT is typically reserved for final semesters.
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Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Summer Internships at SB Energy!
Are you looking for an internship to jumpstart your career? If so, you have come to the right place! SB Energy has many exciting internship opportunities. We are currently searching for students or alumni interested in gaining hands-on experience at a fast-paced and innovative energy and digital infrastructure company. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future. Our internships have a specific focus, but often get broader exposure to SB Energy's business, gaining insight into different areas of the company and the energy and data center industry.
Benefits Of a SB Energy Internship
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Work in teams and with cross-functional colleagues in a professional environment
- Develop technical skills specific to your major
- Gain opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning from industry professionals in a live business environment
- Final project summary presentation to the team
The Engineering and Innovation (E&I) team at SB Energy provides technical insights and assists decision-making across all life cycle phases of renewable projects and data center projects, from development, construction, and to operations and maintenance.
We are seeking a Summer Electrical Engineering/Power System Intern to support our team working on data center and renewable energy (solar + BESS) projects. This role offers experience in large-scale power systems, high-voltage infrastructure, renewable energy and data center electrical design, with exposure to real engineering workflows and cross-team coordination.
Responsibilities
- Support development of single-line diagrams (SLDs) and conceptual electrical designs
- Assist in power system design and analysis for data centers and renewable energy projects
- Help improve coordination between High-voltage (HV) engineering team and Data center electrical design team
- Support design documentation management, ensuring clarity, consistency, and quality across engineering deliverables
- Assist the electrical team in improving engineering workflows and design processes
- Help identify and implement opportunities to use AI tools to improve engineering efficiency, documentation, and design quality
- Participate in internal design reviews and technical discussions
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (junior, senior, or graduate level)
- Familiarity with data center electrical design concepts, including:
- Power distribution systems
- Redundancy design (N, N+1, 2N architectures)
- Basic understanding of HV/MV systems
- Ability to understand or support calculation of redundancy and system reliability in electrical and HV architectures
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across engineering teams
What You Will Gain:
- Exposure to large-scale data center power systems
- Experience with utility-scale renewable energy and BESS integration
- Understanding of HV/MV system design, redundancy planning, and grid interconnection
- Real-world experience bridging data center engineering and utility power systems
- Hands-on exposure to AI-assisted engineering workflows and digital design transformation
Nice to Have:
- Interest in grid reliability, system redundancy, and resilience design
- Exposure to energy storage systems, backup power, or mission-critical infrastructure
- Interest in applying AI/automation to engineering workflows
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO. Denver is preferred. We have a hybrid office set up.
Hourly pay: $25-$30 per hour
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
INTRODUCTION
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Summer Internships at SB Energy!
Are you looking for an internship to jumpstart your career? If so, you have come to the right place! SB Energy has many exciting internship opportunities. We are currently searching for students or alumni interested in gaining hands-on experience at a fast-paced and innovative energy and digital infrastructure company. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future. Our internships have a specific focus, but often get broader exposure to SB Energy's business, gaining insight into different areas of the company and the energy and data center industry.
Benefits Of a SB Energy Internship
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Work in teams and with cross-functional colleagues in a professional environment
- Develop technical skills specific to your major
- Gain opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning from industry professionals in a live business environment
- Final project summary presentation to the team
The Engineering and Innovation (E&I) team at SB Energy provides technical insights and assists decision-making across all life cycle phases of renewable projects and data center projects, from development, construction, and to operations and maintenance.
We are seeking a Summer Electrical Engineering/Power System Intern to support our team working on data center and renewable energy (solar + BESS) projects. This role offers experience in large-scale power systems, high-voltage infrastructure, renewable energy and data center electrical design, with exposure to real engineering workflows and cross-team coordination.
Responsibilities
- Support development of single-line diagrams (SLDs) and conceptual electrical designs
- Assist in power system design and analysis for data centers and renewable energy projects
- Help improve coordination between High-voltage (HV) engineering team and Data center electrical design team
- Support design documentation management, ensuring clarity, consistency, and quality across engineering deliverables
- Assist the electrical team in improving engineering workflows and design processes
- Help identify and implement opportunities to use AI tools to improve engineering efficiency, documentation, and design quality
- Participate in internal design reviews and technical discussions
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering (junior, senior, or graduate level)
- Familiarity with data center electrical design concepts, including:
- Power distribution systems
- Redundancy design (N, N+1, 2N architectures)
- Basic understanding of HV/MV systems
- Ability to understand or support calculation of redundancy and system reliability in electrical and HV architectures
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across engineering teams
What You Will Gain:
- Exposure to large-scale data center power systems
- Experience with utility-scale renewable energy and BESS integration
- Understanding of HV/MV system design, redundancy planning, and grid interconnection
- Real-world experience bridging data center engineering and utility power systems
- Hands-on exposure to AI-assisted engineering workflows and digital design transformation
Nice to Have:
- Interest in grid reliability, system redundancy, and resilience design
- Exposure to energy storage systems, backup power, or mission-critical infrastructure
- Interest in applying AI/automation to engineering workflows
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO. Denver is preferred. We have a hybrid office set up.
Hourly pay: $25-$30 per hour
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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Get Access To All JobsElectrical Systems Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Systems Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes coursework in electrical engineering, systems design, or power electronics and the job duties directly reinforce those subjects. Your DSO will confirm the curriculum link. Roles focused on control systems, embedded hardware, or power distribution align well with most electrical engineering programs and routinely receive CPT approval.
Can I do CPT for a defense contractor as an F-1 student?
You can work for a defense contractor on CPT as long as the role doesn't require a security clearance, since F-1 students on CPT are not eligible for U.S. security clearances. Many contractors have unclassified engineering teams that regularly hire CPT students. Confirm the clearance requirement with the recruiter before accepting an offer.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility later?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT exhausts your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, has no effect on OPT. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation for H-1B visa sponsorship, track your full-time CPT carefully. Your DSO can confirm your running total at any point during your program.
How do I find Electrical Systems Engineer roles that are open to CPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with a record of hiring F-1 students and filters by work authorization type. Because CPT eligibility depends on the employer being willing to document the training relationship, targeting companies already familiar with CPT processes significantly reduces friction during the offer and authorization stages.
What happens if my CPT job description changes after my DSO authorizes the position?
A material change in duties, employer name, work location, or hours requires a new CPT authorization and an updated I-20. Working under a job description that no longer matches your authorized CPT is a status violation. Notify your DSO immediately if your responsibilities shift significantly, particularly if you move from design work into a management or administrative role.