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Sales Operations Specialist roles involve CRM administration, pipeline analytics, and cross-functional coordination, work that aligns directly with business analytics, information systems, and MBA curricula. CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the position is integral to your program, so securing a formal offer letter with a defined scope and start date before approaching your DSO is essential.
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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 Sales Operations Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, provided your DSO can confirm the position is an integral part of your curriculum. Sales Operations work, including CRM management, pipeline reporting, and revenue forecasting, aligns with business analytics, information systems, and MBA programs. Your offer letter should specify these responsibilities so your DSO can make the curriculum connection explicit in your CPT authorization.
Can I do CPT as a Sales Operations Specialist while enrolled full time?
CPT can be part-time (under 20 hours per week) or full-time (20 hours or more), but full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility. Most F-1 students in Sales Operations internships opt for part-time CPT during the academic year to preserve OPT for post-graduation. Confirm the hour structure with your DSO before accepting an offer.
What documents do I need before my DSO authorizes CPT for this role?
You'll need a formal offer letter specifying the job title, responsibilities, employer name and address, start and end dates, and whether the position is part-time or full-time. Your DSO will also want to see the curriculum connection, typically a course number or program requirement the role satisfies. Some schools require a co-op or practicum enrollment form in addition to the offer letter.
How do I find employers willing to hire F-1 CPT students for Sales Operations roles?
Search for companies that already have work authorization filing history, as they're familiar with F-1 requirements and less likely to rescind offers over authorization questions. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active filing history, making it easier to focus your applications on companies that won't treat CPT as an unfamiliar obstacle during the hiring process.
Does CPT for a Sales Operations role affect my future H-1B sponsorship path?
CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility, but it doesn't count as OPT either. After graduation, you'd still need to apply for OPT through USCIS before transitioning to H-1B visa sponsorship. If you complete 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you lose OPT eligibility, which removes the practical training bridge that most F-1 students rely on before H-1B status begins.