CPT Civil Engineer Jobs
Civil Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply structural analysis, site design, and project management skills to real construction and infrastructure work. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the position must directly connect to your engineering curriculum. Many firms integrate CPT students into licensed project teams under PE supervision.
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Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering students to join our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) office! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients.
- Contribute to the pre-construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects ranging in size and scope.
- Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
- Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
- Interns will learn one or more software programs specific to their disciplines: AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and/or GIS.
QUALIFICATIONS
- In the process of receiving an ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) in one of the following majors:
- Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering
- Engineering Technology
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
INTRODUCTION
Kimley-Horn is looking for Engineering students to join our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) office! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients.
- Contribute to the pre-construction civil engineering design, planning, modification, permitting, and analysis for multiple projects ranging in size and scope.
- Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
- Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
- Interns will learn one or more software programs specific to their disciplines: AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Excel, Microstation, VISSIM, Open Roads, Synchro and/or GIS.
QUALIFICATIONS
- In the process of receiving an ABET accredited engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters) in one of the following majors:
- Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical, Biological, Biosystems, Chemical, or Agricultural Engineering
- Engineering Technology
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
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Get Access To All JobsCivil Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does civil engineering CPT work have to be on a construction site?
No. CPT authorization covers any work setting where the tasks are an integral part of your curriculum, including office-based roles doing structural calculations, CAD drafting, environmental permitting, or transportation planning. Your DSO cares about the connection to your coursework, not the physical location. Field and site roles qualify equally as long as the work ties to your program.
Can I do CPT at a government agency or public works department?
Yes. Federal, state, and municipal engineering offices regularly hire F-1 students on CPT for roles in transportation, water infrastructure, and urban planning. Government employers follow the same CPT authorization rules as private firms. Confirm the agency is comfortable with your I-20 CPT authorization documentation before accepting an offer, since some public HR departments are less familiar with F-1 work authorization.
How do I find civil engineering employers who understand CPT authorization?
Search civil engineering roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented work authorization filing history. Firms that have previously sponsored F-1 employees are significantly more likely to have onboarding processes that accommodate CPT documentation, E-Verify requirements, and DSO authorization letters without delays or last-minute policy objections.
Does part-time CPT affect my eligibility for STEM OPT later?
Part-time CPT, defined as less than 20 hours per week, does not affect your OPT or STEM OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including STEM OPT. If you're planning on post-graduation work authorization, track your full-time CPT usage carefully across every semester.
What should my CPT offer letter include for DSO approval?
Your offer letter needs the employer's legal name and address, your job title, a description of engineering duties that maps to your curriculum, your start and end dates, your weekly hours, and confirmation that the position is paid or for academic credit. Many DSOs also want the supervising engineer's name and title. A vague letter referencing only 'engineering support' is frequently rejected, so ask the employer to be specific about project types and tasks.