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Technical Intern jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply classroom engineering or computer science concepts directly in industry settings. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect explicitly to your program of study. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact after graduation.
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To be eligible for PGE's Internship program, you must be at least 18 years old and have met one of the following criteria:
- A high school senior that has enrolled in a college or trade school
- A current college or trade school student who is returning to college or a trade school as a full-time student
- A recent 2022-2023 college graduate
You must provide verification of your student status by submitting your college transcript (an unofficial one is acceptable) or letter of acceptance to a college or trade school with your online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your documents during the online application process.
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
PGE Summer Intern – Graduate Technical Intern – Operations Training Program
Do you want to bring your passion for instructional design and communication to support the clean energy transition and ensuring the reliability of energy operations? This summer, join our Operations Technical Training team as an intern and help develop high-quality learning materials that support the professionals keeping our grid reliable and resilient.
In this role, you’ll work alongside industry experts to design engaging training content that prepares operators and technical teams for the evolving energy landscape. You’ll apply adult learning principles to create interactive e-learning modules, job aids, and instructor-led materials—translating complex topics like renewable integration, market operations, and grid reliability into clear, practical training. Your work will play a key role in equipping energy professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate the challenges of a changing grid.
This internship is perfect for students in education, instructional design, engineering, communications, or related fields who are passionate about clean energy, training, and making technical concepts accessible. If you’re eager to contribute to the future of energy while building hands-on experience in workforce development, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Function
Technical Provides support in the areas of science, technology, and mathematics.
Key Job Information
Graduate Technical Intern
Key Responsibilities
- Departmental Support: May perform administrative, technical, or scientific tasks, such as collecting samples or completing spreadsheets, in support of department assigned.
- Research and Analysis: May perform research and analysis under general supervision. May gather qualitative or quantitative data and develop reports or spreadsheets.
- Program Events: May participate in company-sponsored internship activities.
Education / Experience
- Currently an actively enrolled graduate student (recent graduate accepted) in good standing and pursuing a graduate degree, preferably in a field related to internship; GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred.
- Some prior work experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and history of safe driving practices.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies
- Working computer skills using MS Office Suite. (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Working research skills.
- Working knowledge of common software applications within field.
General Competencies
- Working accuracy skills.
- Working organization and prioritization skills.
- Working decision-making skills.
- Working written and oral communication skills.
- Working problem-solving skills.
- Working analytical thinking skills.
- Working interpersonal skills.
Physical and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level Basic: Competencies needed to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.
- Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks.
- Ability to follow accuracy standard.
- Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks.
- Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress.
- Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change.
- Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback.
- Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement.
- Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks.
- Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers, and others within the organization.
- Demonstrates sound memory.
- Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.
Schedule/Attendance
- Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule.
- Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.
Physical Capabilities
- Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
- Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
- Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats):
- Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces)
- Stairs (over 10 steps)
Environment - Indoor/Outdoor:
- Office
- Plant
- Field
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.
Join us today and power your potential!
PGE is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.
To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.
May 15, 2026
INTRODUCTION
To be eligible for PGE's Internship program, you must be at least 18 years old and have met one of the following criteria:
- A high school senior that has enrolled in a college or trade school
- A current college or trade school student who is returning to college or a trade school as a full-time student
- A recent 2022-2023 college graduate
You must provide verification of your student status by submitting your college transcript (an unofficial one is acceptable) or letter of acceptance to a college or trade school with your online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your documents during the online application process.
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
PGE Summer Intern – Graduate Technical Intern – Operations Training Program
Do you want to bring your passion for instructional design and communication to support the clean energy transition and ensuring the reliability of energy operations? This summer, join our Operations Technical Training team as an intern and help develop high-quality learning materials that support the professionals keeping our grid reliable and resilient.
In this role, you’ll work alongside industry experts to design engaging training content that prepares operators and technical teams for the evolving energy landscape. You’ll apply adult learning principles to create interactive e-learning modules, job aids, and instructor-led materials—translating complex topics like renewable integration, market operations, and grid reliability into clear, practical training. Your work will play a key role in equipping energy professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate the challenges of a changing grid.
This internship is perfect for students in education, instructional design, engineering, communications, or related fields who are passionate about clean energy, training, and making technical concepts accessible. If you’re eager to contribute to the future of energy while building hands-on experience in workforce development, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Function
Technical Provides support in the areas of science, technology, and mathematics.
Key Job Information
Graduate Technical Intern
Key Responsibilities
- Departmental Support: May perform administrative, technical, or scientific tasks, such as collecting samples or completing spreadsheets, in support of department assigned.
- Research and Analysis: May perform research and analysis under general supervision. May gather qualitative or quantitative data and develop reports or spreadsheets.
- Program Events: May participate in company-sponsored internship activities.
Education / Experience
- Currently an actively enrolled graduate student (recent graduate accepted) in good standing and pursuing a graduate degree, preferably in a field related to internship; GPA of 2.5 or higher preferred.
- Some prior work experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and history of safe driving practices.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies
- Working computer skills using MS Office Suite. (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Working research skills.
- Working knowledge of common software applications within field.
General Competencies
- Working accuracy skills.
- Working organization and prioritization skills.
- Working decision-making skills.
- Working written and oral communication skills.
- Working problem-solving skills.
- Working analytical thinking skills.
- Working interpersonal skills.
Physical and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level Basic: Competencies needed to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.
- Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks.
- Ability to follow accuracy standard.
- Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks.
- Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress.
- Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change.
- Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback.
- Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement.
- Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks.
- Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers, and others within the organization.
- Demonstrates sound memory.
- Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.
Schedule/Attendance
- Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule.
- Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.
Physical Capabilities
- Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
- Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
- Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats):
- Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces)
- Stairs (over 10 steps)
Environment - Indoor/Outdoor:
- Office
- Plant
- Field
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.
Join us today and power your potential!
PGE is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.
To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.
May 15, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTechnical Intern CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Intern role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the internship is directly tied to your field of study and your school's curriculum requires or recognizes the practical training component. Technical Intern positions in software development, systems engineering, or data analysis typically satisfy the curricular nexus requirement. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring a job description to your authorization meeting.
How does part-time versus full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, has no impact on your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If your Technical Intern role is full-time, track your cumulative CPT hours carefully across all employers and semesters.
Can I work remotely as a Technical Intern on CPT?
Remote work is permitted on CPT, but the worksite address on your I-20 must reflect where you will actually be working. If you work from home, your home address is the worksite. If the employer later asks you to work from a different location, your DSO needs to update your I-20 before you begin working from the new site.
What happens if my Technical Intern start date changes after CPT is authorized?
Your DSO must issue an updated I-20 reflecting the new start date before you begin work. Working even one day before your CPT authorization start date is a status violation. Contact your DSO immediately when a start date shifts, and do not report to work until the corrected I-20 is in hand.
Where can I find Technical Intern jobs that are open to CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Technical Intern roles from employers with verified international hiring history, which helps you identify companies already familiar with CPT authorization requirements. Filtering by role type and location lets you target employers whose technical teams have processed F-1 work authorization before, reducing back-and-forth with HR about what CPT is.