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Energy roles in the United States are available to J-1 exchange visitors through the Intern, Trainee, and Research Scholar program categories, depending on your stage of study or career. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019, and your host employer handles day-to-day work. Find roles with J-1 sponsorship pathways here.
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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.
Energy Market Analytics Intern – A Unique Opportunity to Dive into Energy Markets
Why You’ll Love This Role: Do you have a passion for solving complex problems and working with data? Are you excited by the challenge of analyzing energy markets and building software tools? Join TEA’s Corporate Analytics team as an Energy Market Analytics Intern! This role offers a unique, hands-on opportunity to learn about financial transmission rights (FTR), forecast energy prices, and work on power network modeling. If you’re motivated, self-driven, and eager to develop your technical skills in a dynamic environment, this internship is perfect for you!
Every day brings new learning opportunities as you collaborate with industry experts, improve software tools, and contribute to important energy market analysis. Whether you’re modeling future price impacts or developing your programming skills, you’ll be part of a team that solves challenging problems with real-world impact.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop & Maintain Software Tools: Improve software tools and data pipelines for energy market analysis using R, Python, SQL, and other programming languages.
- Model & Forecast: Evaluate the impact of new generation, storage, and transmission line projects on future energy prices, while forecasting nodal/zonal energy prices across both short-term and long-term timeframes.
- Analyze & Communicate: Clearly communicate your findings to diverse audiences during meetings and presentations.
- Learn About Energy Markets: Build a deep understanding of financial transmission rights and energy markets through hands-on experience and collaboration with industry professionals.
Why This Role Matters: As an Energy Market Analytics Intern, you’ll help support key decisions that impact TEA’s members and clients. Your contributions will aid in optimizing FTR portfolios, forecasting energy prices, and enhancing our analytical capabilities. By developing and maintaining the tools that drive these decisions, you’ll be making a tangible difference while building valuable expertise for your future career.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Background: You’re pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Operations Research, Economics, Math, or another quantitative field.
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language (R, Python, etc.) is required. Advanced knowledge of R and/or Python is highly preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Coursework or internship experience in areas like power systems, data analysis, optimization, or software development is a plus. If you have prior internship experience in the electric utility industry, that’s even better!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on programming experience and familiarity with large-scale power flow or production cost simulation tools such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, PROMOD, or AURORA.
- A detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver results on time.
Ready to build your future in energy markets? Apply now to join TEA’s Corporate Analytics team, where you’ll work on challenging projects and develop in-demand skills!
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.
LOCATION
Must be willing to work in our Jacksonville, FL office.
INTRODUCTION
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.
Energy Market Analytics Intern – A Unique Opportunity to Dive into Energy Markets
Why You’ll Love This Role: Do you have a passion for solving complex problems and working with data? Are you excited by the challenge of analyzing energy markets and building software tools? Join TEA’s Corporate Analytics team as an Energy Market Analytics Intern! This role offers a unique, hands-on opportunity to learn about financial transmission rights (FTR), forecast energy prices, and work on power network modeling. If you’re motivated, self-driven, and eager to develop your technical skills in a dynamic environment, this internship is perfect for you!
Every day brings new learning opportunities as you collaborate with industry experts, improve software tools, and contribute to important energy market analysis. Whether you’re modeling future price impacts or developing your programming skills, you’ll be part of a team that solves challenging problems with real-world impact.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Develop & Maintain Software Tools: Improve software tools and data pipelines for energy market analysis using R, Python, SQL, and other programming languages.
- Model & Forecast: Evaluate the impact of new generation, storage, and transmission line projects on future energy prices, while forecasting nodal/zonal energy prices across both short-term and long-term timeframes.
- Analyze & Communicate: Clearly communicate your findings to diverse audiences during meetings and presentations.
- Learn About Energy Markets: Build a deep understanding of financial transmission rights and energy markets through hands-on experience and collaboration with industry professionals.
Why This Role Matters: As an Energy Market Analytics Intern, you’ll help support key decisions that impact TEA’s members and clients. Your contributions will aid in optimizing FTR portfolios, forecasting energy prices, and enhancing our analytical capabilities. By developing and maintaining the tools that drive these decisions, you’ll be making a tangible difference while building valuable expertise for your future career.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Background: You’re pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Operations Research, Economics, Math, or another quantitative field.
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language (R, Python, etc.) is required. Advanced knowledge of R and/or Python is highly preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Coursework or internship experience in areas like power systems, data analysis, optimization, or software development is a plus. If you have prior internship experience in the electric utility industry, that’s even better!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on programming experience and familiarity with large-scale power flow or production cost simulation tools such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, PROMOD, or AURORA.
- A detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver results on time.
Ready to build your future in energy markets? Apply now to join TEA’s Corporate Analytics team, where you’ll work on challenging projects and develop in-demand skills!
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.
LOCATION
Must be willing to work in our Jacksonville, FL office.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Energy
Align your credentials to J-1 categories
Energy roles span internships for enrolled students and Trainee placements for professionals with a degree plus one year of experience. Confirm which category fits your profile before applying, because the DS-2019 category locks your eligibility during the placement.
Flag the two-year home residency requirement early
Many energy Research Scholar and Government Visitor placements trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e), particularly if government funding is involved. Confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Search host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter energy roles by companies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors, so you're targeting employers already familiar with the DS-2019 process rather than educating hiring managers from scratch.
Verify the host employer can support a training plan
Trainee and Intern categories require a Form DS-7002 training plan co-signed by the host employer and designated sponsor. Confirm early that your prospective energy employer has the supervisory structure to document your learning objectives by discipline.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Some energy J-1 placements require wage compliance documentation. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered compensation meets the applicable wage level before your training plan is submitted.
Time your DS-2019 request against your start date
Designated sponsors typically need four to six weeks to issue the DS-2019 after receiving a completed training plan. Build that window into your offer negotiation so your visa interview and SEVIS activation line up with your host employer's intended start date.
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Find Energy JobsEnergy J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Energy roles?
It depends on your career stage. Currently enrolled students pursuing energy internships typically use the Intern category. Professionals who have graduated within the past 12 months and have relevant experience qualify as Trainees. Academic researchers in fields like renewable energy or grid systems typically enter under the Research Scholar or Short-Term Scholar category, depending on program length.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an energy position?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE issue the DS-2019 and monitor your exchange program compliance. Your host energy company is the worksite employer but does not hold the legal sponsoring role. Conflating the two during interviews or applications causes confusion that can delay your placement.
Does my energy role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It may. The two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) applies when your exchange is funded by your home government, the U.S. government, or if your home country has designated your field as in short supply. Energy engineering and research positions frequently involve government-linked funding. Confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before signing an offer, since this requirement affects your ability to extend status or change to H-1B later.
How do I find energy employers that already understand the J-1 process?
Use Migrate Mate to search for energy roles at employers who have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors. Targeting companies with prior J-1 experience saves significant time because their HR and legal teams already know what a DS-2019 is, what a Form DS-7002 training plan requires, and how to coordinate with a designated sponsor for program compliance.
What does the DS-7002 training plan require for energy positions?
The DS-7002 documents specific learning objectives tied to your energy discipline, such as power systems engineering, petroleum geology, or energy policy analysis. It must outline the phases of your training, the supervision structure, and how each phase advances your professional development. Both your host employer and your designated sponsor must sign it before your DS-2019 is issued. Vague or generic training plans are a common reason sponsors delay or decline to issue the DS-2019.
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