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Energy Consultant roles on CPT sit at the intersection of engineering, policy analysis, and project economics, exactly the applied work most DSOs require to authorize CPT. Your I-20 must reflect a degree program in energy systems, environmental engineering, or a closely related field before your DSO can issue CPT authorization tied to this role.
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The Energy Authority is a public power-owned, nonprofit corporation with offices in Jacksonville, Florida, and Bellevue (Seattle), Washington. TEA provides public power utilities with access to advanced resources and technology systems so they can respond competitively in the changing energy markets. Through partnership with TEA, utilities benefit from an experienced organization that is singularly focused on deriving the maximum value of their assets from the market.
Energy Market Analytics Intern – A Unique Opportunity to Dive into Energy Markets
Why You’ll Love This Role: Do you have a passion for solving complex problems and working with data? Are you excited by the challenge of analyzing energy markets and building software tools? Join TEA’s Corporate Analytics team as an Energy Market Analytics Intern! This role offers a unique, hands-on opportunity to learn about financial transmission rights (FTR), forecast energy prices, and work on power network modeling. If you’re motivated, self-driven, and eager to develop your technical skills in a dynamic environment, this internship is perfect for you!
Every day brings new learning opportunities as you collaborate with industry experts, improve software tools, and contribute to important energy market analysis. Whether you’re modeling future price impacts or developing your programming skills, you’ll be part of a team that solves challenging problems with real-world impact.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop & Maintain Software Tools: Improve software tools and data pipelines for energy market analysis using R, Python, SQL, and other programming languages.
- Model & Forecast: Evaluate the impact of new generation, storage, and transmission line projects on future energy prices, while forecasting nodal/zonal energy prices across both short-term and long-term timeframes.
- Analyze & Communicate: Clearly communicate your findings to diverse audiences during meetings and presentations.
- Learn About Energy Markets: Build a deep understanding of financial transmission rights and energy markets through hands-on experience and collaboration with industry professionals.
Why This Role Matters: As an Energy Market Analytics Intern, you’ll help support key decisions that impact TEA’s members and clients. Your contributions will aid in optimizing FTR portfolios, forecasting energy prices, and enhancing our analytical capabilities. By developing and maintaining the tools that drive these decisions, you’ll be making a tangible difference while building valuable expertise for your future career.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Background: You’re pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Operations Research, Economics, Math, or another quantitative field.
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language (R, Python, etc.) is required. Advanced knowledge of R and/or Python is highly preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Coursework or internship experience in areas like power systems, data analysis, optimization, or software development is a plus. If you have prior internship experience in the electric utility industry, that’s even better!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on programming experience and familiarity with large-scale power flow or production cost simulation tools such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, PROMOD, or AURORA.
- A detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver results on time.
Ready to build your future in energy markets? Apply now to join TEA’s Corporate Analytics team, where you’ll work on challenging projects and develop in-demand skills!
TEA Values
TEA employees share a common sense of purpose. When TEA accomplishes its mission, the result is improved quality of life for the citizens and businesses of the communities our clients serve.
TEA employees exceed the expectations of those they serve, deliver services with the highest standards of fair, honest, and ethical behavior, set the standard for service and expertise in our industry, embody a spirit of collaboration, and embrace TEA’s founding entrepreneurial spirit by seizing opportunities to deliver value.
If you are self-motivated, driven to deliver excellence, and passionate about your career, TEA is the perfect place for you. It’s YOUR Future. It’s OUR Future.
LOCATION
Must be willing to work in our Jacksonville, FL office.
INTRODUCTION
The Energy Authority is a public power-owned, nonprofit corporation with offices in Jacksonville, Florida, and Bellevue (Seattle), Washington. TEA provides public power utilities with access to advanced resources and technology systems so they can respond competitively in the changing energy markets. Through partnership with TEA, utilities benefit from an experienced organization that is singularly focused on deriving the maximum value of their assets from the market.
Energy Market Analytics Intern – A Unique Opportunity to Dive into Energy Markets
Why You’ll Love This Role: Do you have a passion for solving complex problems and working with data? Are you excited by the challenge of analyzing energy markets and building software tools? Join TEA’s Corporate Analytics team as an Energy Market Analytics Intern! This role offers a unique, hands-on opportunity to learn about financial transmission rights (FTR), forecast energy prices, and work on power network modeling. If you’re motivated, self-driven, and eager to develop your technical skills in a dynamic environment, this internship is perfect for you!
Every day brings new learning opportunities as you collaborate with industry experts, improve software tools, and contribute to important energy market analysis. Whether you’re modeling future price impacts or developing your programming skills, you’ll be part of a team that solves challenging problems with real-world impact.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop & Maintain Software Tools: Improve software tools and data pipelines for energy market analysis using R, Python, SQL, and other programming languages.
- Model & Forecast: Evaluate the impact of new generation, storage, and transmission line projects on future energy prices, while forecasting nodal/zonal energy prices across both short-term and long-term timeframes.
- Analyze & Communicate: Clearly communicate your findings to diverse audiences during meetings and presentations.
- Learn About Energy Markets: Build a deep understanding of financial transmission rights and energy markets through hands-on experience and collaboration with industry professionals.
Why This Role Matters: As an Energy Market Analytics Intern, you’ll help support key decisions that impact TEA’s members and clients. Your contributions will aid in optimizing FTR portfolios, forecasting energy prices, and enhancing our analytical capabilities. By developing and maintaining the tools that drive these decisions, you’ll be making a tangible difference while building valuable expertise for your future career.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Background: You’re pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Operations Research, Economics, Math, or another quantitative field.
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language (R, Python, etc.) is required. Advanced knowledge of R and/or Python is highly preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Coursework or internship experience in areas like power systems, data analysis, optimization, or software development is a plus. If you have prior internship experience in the electric utility industry, that’s even better!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on programming experience and familiarity with large-scale power flow or production cost simulation tools such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, PROMOD, or AURORA.
- A detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver results on time.
Ready to build your future in energy markets? Apply now to join TEA’s Corporate Analytics team, where you’ll work on challenging projects and develop in-demand skills!
TEA Values
TEA employees share a common sense of purpose. When TEA accomplishes its mission, the result is improved quality of life for the citizens and businesses of the communities our clients serve.
TEA employees exceed the expectations of those they serve, deliver services with the highest standards of fair, honest, and ethical behavior, set the standard for service and expertise in our industry, embody a spirit of collaboration, and embrace TEA’s founding entrepreneurial spirit by seizing opportunities to deliver value.
If you are self-motivated, driven to deliver excellence, and passionate about your career, TEA is the perfect place for you. It’s YOUR Future. It’s OUR Future.
LOCATION
Must be willing to work in our Jacksonville, FL office.
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Get Access To All JobsEnergy Consultant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Energy Consultant role qualify for CPT authorization?
It can, but your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific degree program and the job description. CPT requires the work to be an integral part of your curriculum, not just related to it. Roles involving energy auditing, sustainability analysis, demand forecasting, or resource planning typically map well to engineering, environmental science, or public policy programs. Bring a detailed job description to your DSO appointment.
Can I do CPT part-time as an Energy Consultant while finishing coursework?
Yes. CPT can be authorized as part-time (less than 20 hours per week) while you're actively enrolled. Part-time CPT doesn't count against your OPT eligibility, which matters if you plan to continue working after graduation. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more does consume your OPT, so track your hours carefully and confirm the total with your DSO before accepting a full-time arrangement.
What documents does my employer need to set up CPT?
Your employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT, the authorization lives entirely on your updated I-20. You'll need to provide your employer with a copy of your CPT-authorized I-20, your F-1 visa, and your passport for I-9 verification. Some employers also ask for your SEVIS record number. The employer's role is completing the I-9 correctly; your DSO handles the immigration side.
How do I find Energy Consultant employers who understand CPT?
Employers with existing DOL Labor Condition Application filings in the energy and utilities sector are more likely to have onboarded international students before. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active filing history in these sectors, so you can focus outreach on firms that won't treat CPT as an unfamiliar process. Consulting firms, utilities, and energy advisory companies that already work with graduate programs are often the most straightforward.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the job description changes after I start?
If your duties shift significantly, say, from energy modeling to client-facing project management, your DSO may need to review whether the new scope still satisfies the curricular integration requirement. Notify your DSO before any substantial role change, not after. A mismatch between your authorized CPT and actual job duties is a status compliance issue, so keep your offer letter and any updated job descriptions on file.