CPT Jobs in North Carolina
North Carolina's Research Triangle, Charlotte financial district, and growing biotech corridor make it one of the Southeast's strongest markets for F-1 CPT sponsorship. Technology, life sciences, finance, and engineering firms across Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, and Greensboro regularly hire CPT students from the region's dense network of universities.
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Energy Supply Student Internship: Clean Energy Workforce Analytics
Location:
Charlotte, NC
Job Summary and Description:
Job Description
EPRI was ranked the #4 internship program within the Energy & Renewables industry in 2025 according to Vault!
EPRI’s Generation Sector focuses on a wide spectrum of research and development (R&D) across all thermal and renewables sources of power generation. The research supports EPRI’s mission of delivering independent, objective thought leadership and industry expertise to help the energy sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed for the benefit of society. Research may include materials science, water technologies, digitalization, cyber security, turbomachinery, wind, solar, or hydro power (renewables), non-battery energy storage (chemical, mechanical, and thermal), carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen economies and technologies at-scale, environmental sciences, etc.
Students working in the summer semester will typically work either at the EPRI Charlotte or Palo Alto locations, with some positions specific to a laboratory setting. Students will take part in EPRI’s Energy Supply summer student internship program experience.
The summer internship experience provides a technical mentor, training, and social and professional networking opportunities in addition to guided project-focused research work. This unique setting will provide students with rare, but essential practical insight to industry problems and issues and improve links to academic coursework. Other development and social activities in prior years have included:
- Lunch and learns with past interns, current EPRI employees
- Team building activities, for example a trip to the National Whitewater Center
- Tours of local power generation facilities
- EPRI lab tours
- Final presentations by summer student internship employees to their peers, mentors and other EPRI technical staff
Students may be hired into one of many research programs in the Energy supply (Generation & Nuclear Sectors) to work over the timeframe of May to August. Students who demonstrate exemplary skillsets and learning over this ~12-week period may be asked to work part time after the summer period and/or be invited in subsequent years to extend their exposure to the Energy Sector.
Clean Energy Workforce Analytics:
This role supports EPRI’s workforce development initiatives in the energy sector by analyzing skills and knowledge requirements across various energy job types to identify gaps and training opportunities. Key responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, and comparative analyses of workforce skills in areas such as hydrogen and nuclear energy. The position also involves tracking education and training programs, designing content to promote energy careers, and enhancing stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have strong research and analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with data visualization experience being a plus. This opportunity aims to broaden the impact of workforce development across the energy industry.
Candidates:
EPRI is looking for exceptionally talented science and engineering students wishing to gain additional experience in the power industry. Typical majors could include, but are not limited to the following:
- Engineering / Science - Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace / Aeronautical, Materials, Welding, Chemical / Chemistry, Computer, Environmental, or similar fields
- Information Technology / Cyber Security
- Data Science: Experience with data analysis and visualization with python or R
Typical activities and responsibilities include the following:
- Conduct literature surveys and clear documentation of results in written and visual form
- Review documentation and interview stakeholders involved in EPRI’s relevant areas of research.
- Document insights and results in written form, interactive databases, and data visualization tools.
- Work with technical mentors to gain experience in addressing real-world challenges, drivers, and priorities that impact the energy workforce.
- Conduct research and assigned tasks independently, but still be willing to interface with other peers and a technical mentor on a regular basis.
An Ideal Candidate will typically have the following qualifications. Exceptions have been made for students with exemplary background and interviews:
- Be at least starting their junior year (3rd year) in Fall, while some projects will prefer M.S. or PhD graduate-level students graduating in next 1-2 years.
- Working knowledge of core degree areas.
- Willingness to take on new challenges.
- Worked on group projects as part of classes.
- Willingness to work and network with peer student interns at EPRI.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The hourly rate range for Student positions are:
- Undergraduate: $16-29 per hour
- Masters: $27-33 per hour
- Ph.D: $31-36 per hour
These ranges are an estimate, and the actual hourly rate may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The hourly rate may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
As an EPRI Student, you will not participate in EPRI’s Benefit Programs which includes health insurance, retirement benefits, vacation, sick leave (except as set required by law) and holiday pay. However, as a Student employee you are eligible for the benefits of Social Security, State Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.
For Student positions which require one to relocate to an EPRI office. Relocation assistance is not provided and the student will be responsible for covering all relocation costs/expenses.
EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.
EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled
Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.
Job Title:
Energy Supply Student Internship: Clean Energy Workforce Analytics
Location:
Charlotte, NC
Job Summary and Description:
Job Description
EPRI was ranked the #4 internship program within the Energy & Renewables industry in 2025 according to Vault!
EPRI’s Generation Sector focuses on a wide spectrum of research and development (R&D) across all thermal and renewables sources of power generation. The research supports EPRI’s mission of delivering independent, objective thought leadership and industry expertise to help the energy sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed for the benefit of society. Research may include materials science, water technologies, digitalization, cyber security, turbomachinery, wind, solar, or hydro power (renewables), non-battery energy storage (chemical, mechanical, and thermal), carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen economies and technologies at-scale, environmental sciences, etc.
Students working in the summer semester will typically work either at the EPRI Charlotte or Palo Alto locations, with some positions specific to a laboratory setting. Students will take part in EPRI’s Energy Supply summer student internship program experience.
The summer internship experience provides a technical mentor, training, and social and professional networking opportunities in addition to guided project-focused research work. This unique setting will provide students with rare, but essential practical insight to industry problems and issues and improve links to academic coursework. Other development and social activities in prior years have included:
- Lunch and learns with past interns, current EPRI employees
- Team building activities, for example a trip to the National Whitewater Center
- Tours of local power generation facilities
- EPRI lab tours
- Final presentations by summer student internship employees to their peers, mentors and other EPRI technical staff
Students may be hired into one of many research programs in the Energy supply (Generation & Nuclear Sectors) to work over the timeframe of May to August. Students who demonstrate exemplary skillsets and learning over this ~12-week period may be asked to work part time after the summer period and/or be invited in subsequent years to extend their exposure to the Energy Sector.
Clean Energy Workforce Analytics:
This role supports EPRI’s workforce development initiatives in the energy sector by analyzing skills and knowledge requirements across various energy job types to identify gaps and training opportunities. Key responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, and comparative analyses of workforce skills in areas such as hydrogen and nuclear energy. The position also involves tracking education and training programs, designing content to promote energy careers, and enhancing stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have strong research and analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with data visualization experience being a plus. This opportunity aims to broaden the impact of workforce development across the energy industry.
Candidates:
EPRI is looking for exceptionally talented science and engineering students wishing to gain additional experience in the power industry. Typical majors could include, but are not limited to the following:
- Engineering / Science - Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace / Aeronautical, Materials, Welding, Chemical / Chemistry, Computer, Environmental, or similar fields
- Information Technology / Cyber Security
- Data Science: Experience with data analysis and visualization with python or R
Typical activities and responsibilities include the following:
- Conduct literature surveys and clear documentation of results in written and visual form
- Review documentation and interview stakeholders involved in EPRI’s relevant areas of research.
- Document insights and results in written form, interactive databases, and data visualization tools.
- Work with technical mentors to gain experience in addressing real-world challenges, drivers, and priorities that impact the energy workforce.
- Conduct research and assigned tasks independently, but still be willing to interface with other peers and a technical mentor on a regular basis.
An Ideal Candidate will typically have the following qualifications. Exceptions have been made for students with exemplary background and interviews:
- Be at least starting their junior year (3rd year) in Fall, while some projects will prefer M.S. or PhD graduate-level students graduating in next 1-2 years.
- Working knowledge of core degree areas.
- Willingness to take on new challenges.
- Worked on group projects as part of classes.
- Willingness to work and network with peer student interns at EPRI.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The hourly rate range for Student positions are:
- Undergraduate: $16-29 per hour
- Masters: $27-33 per hour
- Ph.D: $31-36 per hour
These ranges are an estimate, and the actual hourly rate may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The hourly rate may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
As an EPRI Student, you will not participate in EPRI’s Benefit Programs which includes health insurance, retirement benefits, vacation, sick leave (except as set required by law) and holiday pay. However, as a Student employee you are eligible for the benefits of Social Security, State Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.
For Student positions which require one to relocate to an EPRI office. Relocation assistance is not provided and the student will be responsible for covering all relocation costs/expenses.
EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.
EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled
Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.
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Tips for Finding CPT Jobs in North Carolina
Target Research Triangle employers directly
The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill corridor hosts a high concentration of tech and biotech firms that routinely work with CPT students. Many have established university partnerships, making them more familiar with CPT authorization and faster to onboard student workers.
Leverage your university's employer relationships
NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, Duke, and other North Carolina universities maintain dedicated career offices with employer lists pre-vetted for CPT. These relationships often yield interviews faster than cold outreach, especially for on-cycle internship programs.
Apply early for summer CPT cycles
North Carolina's major employers, particularly in pharma, finance, and tech, fill summer CPT roles as early as November. Waiting until spring to apply significantly reduces your options, especially at larger firms with formal recruiting timelines.
Search Migrate Mate to filter for CPT-sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by visa type, including F-1 CPT, so you can focus on North Carolina employers already open to sponsoring CPT students rather than cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the authorization process.
Consider Charlotte's financial sector alongside the Triangle
Charlotte is a major U.S. banking hub with firms like Bank of America and Wells Fargo headquartered there. Finance, data analytics, and risk management roles in Charlotte regularly accommodate CPT students and offer strong post-graduation employment pipelines.
Prioritize employers with active university recruiting programs
Companies that recruit on-campus at North Carolina universities already understand CPT logistics and have HR processes in place. These employers are significantly more likely to complete the paperwork required to bring on a CPT student efficiently.
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Which industries in North Carolina sponsor the most F-1 CPT visas?
Technology, life sciences, and financial services are the leading industries for F-1 CPT sponsorship in North Carolina. The Research Triangle Park area is home to major pharmaceutical, biotech, and software firms. Charlotte's banking sector adds strong demand for CPT students in finance and data roles. Healthcare and engineering also generate consistent CPT opportunities across the state.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill collectively form the Research Triangle, the densest concentration of F-1 CPT sponsorship employers in the state. Charlotte follows closely, particularly for finance and technology roles. Greensboro and Winston-Salem offer additional opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, with several universities feeding local employer pipelines in those metros.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in North Carolina?
Roles that qualify for F-1 CPT must be directly related to your field of study and must be part of your degree program's curriculum. In North Carolina, common qualifying roles include software engineering, data analysis, biomedical research, financial analysis, mechanical engineering, and public health. Your university's Designated School Official confirms whether a specific role meets the curricular requirement before CPT is authorized.
How do I find F-1 CPT jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 CPT, so you can identify North Carolina employers already open to sponsoring CPT students. Alongside that, your university's career center and on-campus recruiting events at schools like NC State, Duke, and UNC Chapel Hill remain among the most direct routes to CPT-eligible positions in the state.
Are there any North Carolina-specific considerations for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
North Carolina does not impose state-level requirements on CPT beyond federal F-1 regulations, but the density of universities in the Research Triangle means local employers are generally more CPT-literate than in smaller markets. Many Triangle-area firms have standing relationships with NC State, Duke, and UNC, and their HR teams are familiar with the authorization timeline. CPT must still be authorized by your DSO before your start date, regardless of employer familiarity.