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Energy Project Manager CPT positions place you at the intersection of engineering, finance, and regulatory compliance, coordinating utility-scale solar, wind, or grid infrastructure projects from feasibility through commissioning. Your DSO must authorize CPT as integral to your degree program before you start, and the work scope should align directly with your major coursework.
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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.
Join our team as a Trading Intern!
Are you ready to dive into the fast-paced world of commodity trading and risk management? The Energy Authority (TEA) is looking for motivated and ambitious individuals eager to gain hands-on experience across the North American Power and Gas markets. This multi-month program with our Jacksonville trading team will put you right at the heart of transactional and analytical support for TEA’s East Real-Time and Day-Ahead Trading Desks.
As a Trading Intern, you won’t just be shadowing – you’ll be contributing! You’ll get the chance to participate in a variety of client engagement activities and reporting efforts while developing skills essential to the energy trading industry. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to grow within TEA, with successful interns having a clear path to future full-time roles.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Hands-on experience in one of the most dynamic industries
- Collaboration with top-notch trading professionals
- Exposure to real-time data and fast-paced decision-making
A clear career trajectory: Intern Scheduler, Real-Time Trader, Day-Ahead Trader, Portfolio Manager
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Accurately recording trades across various terms and products in the booking system
- Analyzing deal flow and collaborating with settlement teams to assess liquidated damages
- Monitoring portfolio strategies and providing performance metrics reports to managers
- Identifying process improvements and updating documentation
- Managing multiple client portfolios in real time
- Monitoring real-time data feeds to offer timely, reliable responses to changing conditions
- Coordinating resource scheduling to meet system obligations
- Gaining hands-on knowledge of the Power Management and Trading environment
Your Skill Set:
- Currently working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, business, engineering, finance, economics, math, statistics, or a related field
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
- A passion for thriving in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with a focus on Excel; programming experience (Visual Basic, Python, etc.) is a plus
Your Future at TEA:
Successful interns will be considered for full-time Scheduling positions, with a structured career path to Portfolio Management.
Please only apply if you can commit up to a year towards the internship program. Solely summer internships are unavailable.
Students local to the Jacksonville area and surrounding colleges strongly preferred as this role will require in office participation.
If you’re excited about the prospect of making an impact in the energy sector while learning from the best in the business, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
About The Energy Authority
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.
Join our team as a Trading Intern!
Are you ready to dive into the fast-paced world of commodity trading and risk management? The Energy Authority (TEA) is looking for motivated and ambitious individuals eager to gain hands-on experience across the North American Power and Gas markets. This multi-month program with our Jacksonville trading team will put you right at the heart of transactional and analytical support for TEA’s East Real-Time and Day-Ahead Trading Desks.
As a Trading Intern, you won’t just be shadowing – you’ll be contributing! You’ll get the chance to participate in a variety of client engagement activities and reporting efforts while developing skills essential to the energy trading industry. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to grow within TEA, with successful interns having a clear path to future full-time roles.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Hands-on experience in one of the most dynamic industries
- Collaboration with top-notch trading professionals
- Exposure to real-time data and fast-paced decision-making
A clear career trajectory: Intern Scheduler, Real-Time Trader, Day-Ahead Trader, Portfolio Manager
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Accurately recording trades across various terms and products in the booking system
- Analyzing deal flow and collaborating with settlement teams to assess liquidated damages
- Monitoring portfolio strategies and providing performance metrics reports to managers
- Identifying process improvements and updating documentation
- Managing multiple client portfolios in real time
- Monitoring real-time data feeds to offer timely, reliable responses to changing conditions
- Coordinating resource scheduling to meet system obligations
- Gaining hands-on knowledge of the Power Management and Trading environment
Your Skill Set:
- Currently working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, business, engineering, finance, economics, math, statistics, or a related field
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
- A passion for thriving in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with a focus on Excel; programming experience (Visual Basic, Python, etc.) is a plus
Your Future at TEA:
Successful interns will be considered for full-time Scheduling positions, with a structured career path to Portfolio Management.
Please only apply if you can commit up to a year towards the internship program. Solely summer internships are unavailable.
Students local to the Jacksonville area and surrounding colleges strongly preferred as this role will require in office participation.
If you’re excited about the prospect of making an impact in the energy sector while learning from the best in the business, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
Energy Project Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Energy Project Manager work qualify as integral to an engineering or business curriculum for CPT?
Yes, if your program directly relates to energy systems, project management, civil engineering, or environmental studies. Your DSO evaluates whether the job duties, scope planning, contractor oversight, permitting coordination, budget tracking, connect to your required or elective coursework. A generic "project management" role that lacks any energy-sector technical component may not satisfy the integral requirement at some schools.
Can I do CPT as an Energy Project Manager for a federal energy contractor?
You can, but federal contracts add a layer of complexity. Many DOE and DOD contractors are required to use E-Verify under federal acquisition regulations. CPT authorization doesn't depend on E-Verify enrollment, but your employer may need to complete that process before your start date. Confirm this with both your DSO and the employer's HR team well in advance.
How do I find Energy Project Manager CPT roles where employers already understand F-1 work authorization?
Migrate Mate filters Energy Project Manager listings by employers with Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals familiarity with work authorization requirements. Starting your search there narrows the field to employers who have sponsored international workers before, reducing the back-and-forth on CPT logistics during the offer process.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my project gets reassigned to a different energy asset or client?
CPT authorizes you for a specific employer, not a specific project. As long as the employer remains the same and the duties still align with your authorized role description, a project reassignment doesn't require new CPT authorization. If your job title or core responsibilities change materially, contact your DSO before the new assignment begins to confirm your current authorization still covers it.
Can I work part-time on CPT as an Energy Project Manager while finishing my degree?
Yes. CPT can be authorized for part-time work (under 20 hours per week) or full-time work (20 hours or more). Part-time CPT doesn't affect your OPT eligibility regardless of duration. Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so if you plan to use OPT after graduation, structure longer CPT engagements as part-time where the role and your program allow.