Energy OPT Jobs in Indiana
Indiana's energy sector spans traditional utilities like AES Indiana and Duke Energy Indiana, alongside growing renewable energy projects in wind-heavy northern counties and solar development downstate. F-1 OPT candidates pursuing energy roles in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend will find opportunities in engineering, grid operations, and environmental compliance with employers who have established patterns of supporting international talent.
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09-22-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
- Responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures, and strategic goals within their assigned region, plant, and project scope.
- Responsible for preparing, advising, and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event prevention policies and procedures, including public safety matters.
- Responsible for coordinating and implementing the safety and health programs within their assigned region, or facility.
- Works with corporate Safety and Health management in the development and implementation of advanced safety and health training programs applicable to their geographic region or technical expertise.
Job Description
What you will do:
- Instructs, advises, and assist management and personnel to carry out the company's environmental, safety and health programs.
- Prepares and delivers training and familiarization topics of the company's environmental, safety and health programs to employees.
- Conducts observations and coaching of AEP personnel to ensure the successful implementation of the company's safety and health programs.
- Provides support during environmental, safety, and health compliance audits and inspections.
- Coordinates and responds to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.
- Develops and maintains environmental documents and records for compliance regulations.
- Advises and assists management in post-event safety and health causal analysis.
- Provides support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making any necessary agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing clean-up efforts, and follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
- Maintains a good working knowledge of any applicable federal, state, or local rules and regulations pertaining to safety and health.
- Promotes and enforces the company's safety and health event prevention programs.
Other requirements:
- Proficient oral and written skills
- Basic computer skills are required
- Position involves daily travel with occasional overnight travel
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence
- Must be physically able to climb 300 feet of ladder and work on elevated platforms.
- The maximum weight of the employee is 265lbs due to limitations associated with climbing safety equipment.
What we are looking for:
Env, Safety & Health Coord - SG 06
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or another relevant field.
- Associate degree in a relevant field with two years of experience in power plant or utility field operations.
- High School Diploma/GED with four years of experience in Environmental, Safety & Health program administration and related field experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license
Travel:
- Travel time ranges from 20-40% with some overnight stays required on occasion.
Availability:
- Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends, contact frequency is minimal.
- Should have a basic understanding of the following programs and concepts:
- OSHA regulations
- Safe electrical work practices
- Clearance/Lock Out Tag Out requirements and procedures
- Working at heights and fall prevention
- Confined space regulations and procedures
- Environmental requirements for above ground and underground storage tanks
- Transportation of hazardous materials
- Spill prevention control and countermeasures
- Oil & chemical spill response and management
- Wastewater, storm water, and drinking water sampling, reporting and controls
- Pollution prevention
- Federal and state wildlife conservation policies
Env, Safety & Health Coord Sr - SG 07
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or another relevant field.
- Associate degree in a relevant field with four years of experience in power plant or utility field operations.
- High School Diploma/GED with six years of experience in Environmental, Safety & Health program administration and related field experience.
Experience:
- In addition to the education requirements listed, a minimum of four years of experience in Environmental, Safety and Health program administration, or a minimum of four years of experience power plant or utility field operations.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license
Travel:
- Travel time ranges from 20-40% with some overnight stays required on occasions.
Availability:
- Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends, contact frequency is minimal.
- Should have an advanced understanding of the following programs and concepts:
- OSHA regulations
- Safe electrical work practices
- Clearance /Lock Out Tag Out requirements and procedures
- GWO safety standards for working at heights and advanced rescue
- Confined space regulations and procedures, including confined space rescue
- Environmental requirements for above ground and underground storage tanks
- Transportation of hazardous materials
- Spill prevention control and countermeasures
- Oil & chemical spill response and management
- Wastewater, storm water, and drinking water sampling, reporting and controls
- Pollution prevention
- Federal and state wildlife conservation policies
What you will get:
- Env, Safety & Health Coord - SG 06: $74,551-$93,189
- Env, Safety & Health Coord Sr - SG 07: $87,633-$109,544
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-006
Compensation Range:
$74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
09-22-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
- Responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures, and strategic goals within their assigned region, plant, and project scope.
- Responsible for preparing, advising, and assisting management on the administration of safety and health (S&H) event prevention policies and procedures, including public safety matters.
- Responsible for coordinating and implementing the safety and health programs within their assigned region, or facility.
- Works with corporate Safety and Health management in the development and implementation of advanced safety and health training programs applicable to their geographic region or technical expertise.
Job Description
What you will do:
- Instructs, advises, and assist management and personnel to carry out the company's environmental, safety and health programs.
- Prepares and delivers training and familiarization topics of the company's environmental, safety and health programs to employees.
- Conducts observations and coaching of AEP personnel to ensure the successful implementation of the company's safety and health programs.
- Provides support during environmental, safety, and health compliance audits and inspections.
- Coordinates and responds to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.
- Develops and maintains environmental documents and records for compliance regulations.
- Advises and assists management in post-event safety and health causal analysis.
- Provides support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making any necessary agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing clean-up efforts, and follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
- Maintains a good working knowledge of any applicable federal, state, or local rules and regulations pertaining to safety and health.
- Promotes and enforces the company's safety and health event prevention programs.
Other requirements:
- Proficient oral and written skills
- Basic computer skills are required
- Position involves daily travel with occasional overnight travel
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independence
- Must be physically able to climb 300 feet of ladder and work on elevated platforms.
- The maximum weight of the employee is 265lbs due to limitations associated with climbing safety equipment.
What we are looking for:
Env, Safety & Health Coord - SG 06
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or another relevant field.
- Associate degree in a relevant field with two years of experience in power plant or utility field operations.
- High School Diploma/GED with four years of experience in Environmental, Safety & Health program administration and related field experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license
Travel:
- Travel time ranges from 20-40% with some overnight stays required on occasion.
Availability:
- Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends, contact frequency is minimal.
- Should have a basic understanding of the following programs and concepts:
- OSHA regulations
- Safe electrical work practices
- Clearance/Lock Out Tag Out requirements and procedures
- Working at heights and fall prevention
- Confined space regulations and procedures
- Environmental requirements for above ground and underground storage tanks
- Transportation of hazardous materials
- Spill prevention control and countermeasures
- Oil & chemical spill response and management
- Wastewater, storm water, and drinking water sampling, reporting and controls
- Pollution prevention
- Federal and state wildlife conservation policies
Env, Safety & Health Coord Sr - SG 07
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or another relevant field.
- Associate degree in a relevant field with four years of experience in power plant or utility field operations.
- High School Diploma/GED with six years of experience in Environmental, Safety & Health program administration and related field experience.
Experience:
- In addition to the education requirements listed, a minimum of four years of experience in Environmental, Safety and Health program administration, or a minimum of four years of experience power plant or utility field operations.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license
Travel:
- Travel time ranges from 20-40% with some overnight stays required on occasions.
Availability:
- Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends, contact frequency is minimal.
- Should have an advanced understanding of the following programs and concepts:
- OSHA regulations
- Safe electrical work practices
- Clearance /Lock Out Tag Out requirements and procedures
- GWO safety standards for working at heights and advanced rescue
- Confined space regulations and procedures, including confined space rescue
- Environmental requirements for above ground and underground storage tanks
- Transportation of hazardous materials
- Spill prevention control and countermeasures
- Oil & chemical spill response and management
- Wastewater, storm water, and drinking water sampling, reporting and controls
- Pollution prevention
- Federal and state wildlife conservation policies
What you will get:
- Env, Safety & Health Coord - SG 06: $74,551-$93,189
- Env, Safety & Health Coord Sr - SG 07: $87,633-$109,544
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-006
Compensation Range:
$74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Search Energy Jobs in IndianaEnergy OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
Which energy companies in Indiana have sponsored F-1 OPT visas?
AES Indiana and Duke Energy Indiana are among the larger utilities in the state with established international hiring patterns, particularly for engineering and technical roles. Renewable energy developers operating wind projects in northern Indiana and solar installations in central and southern counties have also brought on international graduates. Sponsorship availability varies by role, team, and business need at any given time, so verifying directly with employers is essential.
Which cities in Indiana have the most energy F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Indianapolis is Indiana's primary hub for energy employment, hosting corporate offices for major utilities, energy services firms, and environmental consulting companies. Fort Wayne has a presence in electric utility operations and grid infrastructure. Merrillville, in the Chicago metropolitan corridor, serves as a regional operations center for several energy companies. Roles in project management, power systems engineering, and sustainability often concentrate in these metro areas rather than rural project sites.
What types of energy roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Indiana?
Roles that require a specific technical or engineering degree tend to qualify most reliably. Electrical engineers, power systems analysts, environmental engineers, and energy data analysts are common examples where the degree-to-job connection is clear. Positions in renewable energy project development, grid modernization, and utility operations management also frequently support OPT. Generalist or operations roles without a direct degree requirement are less likely to qualify for OPT and subsequent H-1B visa sponsorship.
How do I find energy F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Indiana?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters energy jobs in Indiana by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you are not sorting through listings that do not apply to your status. Searching by the Energy category and filtering to Indiana surfaces roles from employers who have indicated sponsorship willingness. Combining that with research into Indiana-based utility and renewable energy companies helps you prioritize applications strategically.
Are there any Indiana-specific considerations for F-1 OPT students pursuing energy jobs?
Indiana's energy sector is transitioning, with coal capacity declining and wind and solar investment increasing, which creates demand for engineers and analysts with relevant technical backgrounds. Because Indiana is not a major international graduate recruitment market compared to coastal states, networking through Purdue University's energy engineering programs or Indiana University's environmental science programs can surface local employer connections. OPT students should confirm their role qualifies as directly related to their degree before accepting an offer, since that requirement governs OPT eligibility.