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System Safety Engineer roles span aerospace, defense, rail, and automotive sectors, all of which regularly hire F-1 students on CPT. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the position must directly integrate with your engineering or systems safety coursework. Many programs require a formal learning agreement between your school and employer.
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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.
Opportunities for students to assist protection engineers in doing system studies, collecting and gathering information from system events, and having a better understanding of how our transmission grid works and how to protect it.
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Modeling of power system components for short circuit studies
- Using substation metering and relaying diagrams to model the relay and zone of protection
- Gathering event information (Weather, lightning, fault records) for event analysis
- Fulfilling data modelling from transmission portfolio delivery/capital projects
- Fulfilling short circuit study request from various departments (MISO, ISP)
- Doing data reporting and analysis on power system network
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, Sophomore or higher
- Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (less than 4 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Able to communicate in written and spoken English well
- Able to use a computer
- Have taken basic Calculus level math, and some Physics
- Able to work in the office Tues-Wed-Thu 8-4 in the summer
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: $21.20 to $24.60 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.
Opportunities for students to assist protection engineers in doing system studies, collecting and gathering information from system events, and having a better understanding of how our transmission grid works and how to protect it.
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Modeling of power system components for short circuit studies
- Using substation metering and relaying diagrams to model the relay and zone of protection
- Gathering event information (Weather, lightning, fault records) for event analysis
- Fulfilling data modelling from transmission portfolio delivery/capital projects
- Fulfilling short circuit study request from various departments (MISO, ISP)
- Doing data reporting and analysis on power system network
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, Sophomore or higher
- Enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)/ part time during the school year (less than 4 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Able to communicate in written and spoken English well
- Able to use a computer
- Have taken basic Calculus level math, and some Physics
- Able to work in the office Tues-Wed-Thu 8-4 in the summer
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: $21.20 to $24.60 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 JobsSystem Safety Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a System Safety Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position directly integrates with your degree program's curriculum. Safety engineering work tied to coursework in systems engineering, reliability analysis, or hazard analysis typically qualifies. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your program requirements and your employer's job description, so get a detailed offer letter before submitting the CPT request.
Can I do CPT at a defense contractor if I'm an F-1 student?
Yes, but some roles require security clearances that aren't available to non-U.S. persons, including F-1 students. Focus on positions explicitly open to non-cleared candidates or those within unclassified program offices. Many large defense primes and their subcontractors structure CPT-eligible safety roles specifically around unclassified system safety documentation and analysis work.
How do I find System Safety Engineer employers who accept CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists System Safety Engineer roles filtered by employers with a track record of hiring F-1 students on work authorization. This is faster than cold outreach, since employers already familiar with CPT know how to handle I-20 verification, E-Verify enrollment, and the timing constraints around DSO authorization.
What happens if my CPT end date doesn't align with my project timeline?
Your DSO can issue a new or extended I-20 authorizing a subsequent CPT period, as long as the role remains curricular and you haven't yet graduated. Coordinate with your employer's HR team at least three weeks before your current CPT authorization expires. You cannot work beyond the end date on your I-20 without an updated authorization.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Yes. If you accumulate 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you lose your eligibility for OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, defined by USCIS as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count against OPT eligibility regardless of duration. If you're weighing a full-time CPT offer against post-graduation OPT plans, factor this into your decision before accepting.