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Scientist roles in research labs, biotech firms, and government agencies qualify for CPT when the work is directly tied to your degree program and authorized by your DSO. Your I-20 must reflect the CPT authorization before your start date, and full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more reduces your OPT eligibility.
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Get Access To All JobsAre 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.
The Data Scientist will support ISP in designing and optimizing business processes and data flows within the Databricks/XDF architecture. This role will involve both front-end user-facing work and back-end data engineering and analytics development in Databricks. The individual will contribute to a variety of use cases across the business, including model inputs and outputs, future project data management, ETL development for model workflows, application development, rate and cost analysis, and integration with enterprise data platforms outside of ISP. In addition, the Data Scientist will support ad hoc analytics and modeling initiatives across the company, partnering with teams in Resource Planning, Electric Distribution, Transmission, Gas, and other business areas to deliver data-driven solutions.
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Deliver analytics projects with guidance from senior team members.
- Learn the business domain while building technical expertise.
- Effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
- Developing data products in Databricks.
- Working with Python, SQL, Git, and cloud-based analytics tooling.
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 Requirements:
- Current student, Graduate School
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Analytics / Business Analytics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems (MIS/CIS), or similar
- 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:
- Preferred Coursework: Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Systems / SQL, Python Programming, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing, Optimization, Time Series Analysis, Operations Research, Predictive Analytics
- Experience with python, pytorch and pyspark
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: $22.10 to $27.90 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: 10/15/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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.
The Data Scientist will support ISP in designing and optimizing business processes and data flows within the Databricks/XDF architecture. This role will involve both front-end user-facing work and back-end data engineering and analytics development in Databricks. The individual will contribute to a variety of use cases across the business, including model inputs and outputs, future project data management, ETL development for model workflows, application development, rate and cost analysis, and integration with enterprise data platforms outside of ISP. In addition, the Data Scientist will support ad hoc analytics and modeling initiatives across the company, partnering with teams in Resource Planning, Electric Distribution, Transmission, Gas, and other business areas to deliver data-driven solutions.
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Deliver analytics projects with guidance from senior team members.
- Learn the business domain while building technical expertise.
- Effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
- Developing data products in Databricks.
- Working with Python, SQL, Git, and cloud-based analytics tooling.
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 Requirements:
- Current student, Graduate School
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Analytics / Business Analytics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems (MIS/CIS), or similar
- 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:
- Preferred Coursework: Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Systems / SQL, Python Programming, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing, Optimization, Time Series Analysis, Operations Research, Predictive Analytics
- Experience with python, pytorch and pyspark
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: $22.10 to $27.90 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: 10/15/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsScientist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Scientist internship at a federal lab qualify for CPT?
Yes, federal research labs such as national laboratories and agency-run facilities can serve as CPT employers as long as the work is integral to your curriculum and your DSO authorizes the placement. The federal employer still needs to issue a formal offer or training agreement for your DSO to process the I-20 endorsement. Some federal positions also require security clearances, which may affect your eligibility independently of CPT rules.
Can I do CPT as a Scientist while taking fewer than a full course load?
CPT requires you to maintain full-time enrollment during fall and spring semesters. The exception is your final semester, where you may drop below full-time if your DSO certifies it. Part-time CPT is available and doesn't count against your OPT eligibility the way full-time CPT does, so if your research role allows it, a part-time CPT designation protects your post-graduation options.
How do I find Scientist employers who regularly hire CPT students?
Migrate Mate surfaces Scientist roles from employers with documented CPT and OPT hiring history, which narrows your list to labs and research organizations already familiar with the authorization process. Applying to employers who have hired international students before reduces the risk of an offer falling through because HR doesn't know how to process CPT paperwork.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my Scientist role changes scope mid-internship?
CPT is authorized for a specific employer, location, and job description tied to your curriculum. If your responsibilities shift significantly, such as moving from bench research to data analysis in a different department, you need a new CPT authorization from your DSO before the change takes effect. Starting work under an unauthorized scope violates your F-1 status, so communicate any role changes to your international student office promptly.
Does part-time CPT as a Scientist count toward future H-1B sponsorship eligibility?
Part-time CPT doesn't affect your OPT eligibility, and OPT is typically the authorization you'd use while an employer files your H-1B visa petition. Any amount of part-time CPT leaves your 12 months of OPT fully intact. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates OPT, which would remove the cap-gap protection that bridges your status between OPT expiration and an approved H-1B change of status.